“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. It was created to feature the artistic talents of people with disabilities alongside professional musicians on a community/world stage.

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.

Date: Sunday, August 18, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Admission: Free!

No tickets are required, no entry fee.

How do we do it? 

With help from The Lions Clubs of Vancouver Island and the surrounding Islands generous community businesses and YOU!

All donations, big and small add up to an amazing, heartwarming, inspiring Music Festival called Special Woodstock