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They weren’t there?

BETHEL — What was billed as a multi-family yard sale sure looked like a Woodstock reunion to most people.

While not as large as in past years, the spontaneous gathering that took place on August 17, 18 and 19 at the old Yasgur farmhouse now owned by Roy Howard and Jeryl Abramson still served as a point of gathering for over 2,000 people seeking to reclaim the Woodstock spirit. Food, t-shirt and crafts vendors did brisk business while impromptu jam sessions sprung up across the property.

Unlike last year’s non-event, there was no main stage or major sound system. In fact, the most complete music venue arrived courtesy of the Gerry Davis band from Orlando, Florida. “We weren’t sure we were going to have a place to play,” said band member Raymond Krugh. They were turned away three times before they were let in Friday afternoon.

Krugh and his band weren’t the only ones turned away. Many who wouldn’t foot the $20 charge asked for by volunteers directing traffic found themselves looking for another place to stay.