A Music Festival Like No Other!
A Music Festival Like No Other!
Welcome to 'Special Woodstock'
A Music Festival Like No Other!
Welcome to 'Special Woodstock'
A Music Festival Like No Other!
We are so glad that you have found us at our new site.
"Special Woodstock" is a music festival that happens once a year on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada on the beautiful 140-acre property of
Providence Farm in Duncan, BC, Canada.
The date for this year’s event will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2020
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Gates will open at 9:30 AM
"Special Woodstock" was created to feature the artistic talents of people with disabilities alongside professional musicians for the island community.
Founded in September 1999 by Shelley Vaags, who saw a need for a platform to be created to feature this incredible, courageous, inspiring,
and unique community of individuals.
See you at our
20th ANNIVERSARY!
See you at our
20th ANNIVERSARY!
What it is all about: A short video by Erin Rooke
How you can help
How you can help
We are a non-profit society that relies on the hearts of the community for support. Special Woodstock has no entry fee but welcomes donations to
help the festival continue every year.
All Donations are invested back into "Special Woodstock"
All Donations are invested back into "Special Woodstock"
All donations gratefully accepted. Your donations will go directly to offset the costs of putting on Special Woodstock.
COWICHAN CULTURE COUNTS
COWICHAN CULTURE COUNTS
Help us put Cowichan arts, culture, and heritage on the map!
What? We are creating an inventory and map of all the great arts, culture and heritage resources in the Cowichan Valley.
Why? To support arts, culture, economic development, community planning, and to make Cowichan an even better place to live…and easier to find.
Who Benefits? Artists and artisans, arts and culture organizations, businesses, heritage buffs, residents, visitors, and the province (the approach we
develop will be used around the province)
Contact Information
Contact Information
Contact Us
Contact Us
Feel free to contact us with any questions about Special Woodstock.
Performers of the Past Festival
Ken Waet
Performers of the Past Festival
Ken Waet
Ken Waet passed away this year quite unexpectedly. He was one of our Island Stage M.C.'s for almost 10 years. He was a singer/guitarist and a very
supportive friend to all who knew him.
Ken worked at Glendale Lodge in Victoria for many years and because of his involvement there, knew most of our festival participants
with developmental disabilities by name.
Ken was very much loved by everyone and will be missed immensely.
Clyde
Clyde
Clyde lived at Burnside Group Home and was one of our talented musicians. He performed for us for many years on the Islands' Stage, wowing us with his rendition of Day O'. Although limited in his speech, he sang his song with enthusiasm and confidence.
We will all miss this handsome, gentleman.
Brian
Brian
Brian left us last year. He was a staple of Special Woodstock. A fine musician and performer. He headed up our media and sponsorship for years on the Special Woodstock committee, and the house band every year until he fell ill.
He was an environmentalist, an artist, a photographer, and a loving father and friend.
Larry
Larry
Rest in Peace, dear Larry! He's on stage waiting for his turn at the mic! Always there to wow the crowd.
Linda Rivas – "I would like to thank Shelley Vaags for making time for Larry and me to sing that day at Special Woodstock Society. This made him and Sheila so very happy and was a wonderful treat for him. He didn't need me there, but he loved the company and sharing the spotlight."
Laurene Townsend – "The black guitar! Rest in Peace Larry.
Play on. Johny Cash
Hoss Kristinsson
Hoss Kristinsson
Hoss, of "Thor and the Thundercats", left us quite a few years ago., but his support and belief in Shelley helped to give her the courage to create Special Woodstock. Hoss was the first musician friend to donate his time and talent as well as he helped the people arriving in the morning in vans with any heavy lifting.. Hoss would also wait with clients while caregivers parked the vans.
Thor, his brother, and bandmate wrote our theme song, " Special Woodstock, Let your Love Shine On"
Thor and the Thundercats still perform for us throughout the years with their cool blues sounds.
Colleen
Colleen
Sam's beautiful mother, Colleen passed away this week. She was a huge supporter of Special Woodstock.
We will miss her smiling face.
Dan
Dan
Dan Theriault was the keyboard player for the Smiley Family for many years and played on stage since its inception until his last year on earth, 2015. He had so much enthusiasm and zest for life!
He played and sang with all of his heart and soul and
we miss him terribly.
Sid Roemer
Sid Roemer
Sid Roemer has been one of Special Woodstocks' biggest supporters over the years. His confidence in our festival carried over to all of the other Lions' Clubs and help secure funding for the many expenses incurred by putting on a festival of this size.
Very much loved and missed, our Lions friend, Sid.
Donations
Want to donate?
Donations
Want to donate?
Great!! Thanks so much! 100% of all proceeds go to putting on a great festival. We are all volunteers!
Donation information
Donation information
Mailing address for donations:
Please make any cheques out to "Special Woodstock" and mail them to:
* Special Woodstock Society
* Box 177
* Cobble Hill, B.C. V0R 1L0
E-transfer:
Please add an address to send a receipt.
Or donate with PayPal
Or donate with PayPal
Service Area
Service Area
1843 Tzouhalem Road
Duncan, British Columbia V9L 6R1
Business Hours
Business Hours
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM