Hoodstock's fifth year was its biggest yet

Hoodstock cofounders Kelli Kohout and Shannon Crabb-Stanton are thrilled to take stock of the fifth year of the program they kicked off, which returned to Hood Canal in Union on Aug. 20.

They agreed this year’s event exceeded their expectations. Kohout and Crabb-Stanton said support from concert-goers and event sponsors helped make 2022 the “biggest year yet” for Hoodstock.

Among this summer’s crop of community partners, the Alderbrook Resort and Spa distinguished themselves, Kohout said, by contributing the Lady Alderbrook, which scheduled three sailings for Hoodstock spectators.

Kohout also...