Where was Woodstock ’99 held in New York State?

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Woodstock ’99 was held at Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, New York.

The festival took place from July 22 to 25, 1999, marking the 30th anniversary of the original Woodstock. Its site was the former Griffiss Air Force Base, a large decommissioned military facility that provided extensive open space for stages, camping, and infrastructure.

The lineup focused heavily on late-1990s rock, metal, rap, and alternative music, with performances by artists including Korn, Limp Bizkit, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Rage Against the Machine.

Woodstock ’99 is often confused with Woodstock ’94, which was held at Winston Farm in Saugerties, New York. The 1999 event became controversial because of overcrowding, high prices, sanitation problems, heat, and violence reported during its final hours.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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