‘Woodstock’ cancelled due to volunteer shortage, venue issues
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A concert dubbed Wheat City Woodstock has been cancelled ahead of its scheduled start on Saturday afternoon.
Organizer Roland Liwanag confirmed the cancellation on Wednesday, citing a shortage of volunteers and the impact of flooding on the Riverbank Discovery Centre venue.
Liwanag said he chose not to move the event to another venue, hoping the riverbank would clear up, because the setting was important.
“I decided against (moving) it because I thought it would not have the feel of sitting directly on the ground, soaking in the physical feel of the grass and earth underfoot, just like the effortless connection of the Woodstock era,” he said.
“I took the risk, even as I was told I may not even be able to use a big portion of the Riverbank at the time of the event. The soil was just soaked, even though it may look dry on top.”
Liwanag said he intends to try to organize the event next year.
“Looking back, we’re dedicated to learning from our experience and getting better at what we do.”
The event was set to host performances by Along for the Ride, Liza-Jane Porter and Elvis tribute artist Corny Rempel. Food trucks, merchant tents and cars were slated to be on site, and a pre-owned car was going to be raffled off during the event.
Liwanag thanked the community members who helped support the show, and said he has only himself to blame for not drumming up enough volunteers to make the show possible.
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