Woodstock 50 organizers are hoping maybe the third time is the charm.

After two applications have been rejected by Vernon town officials to hold an event commemorating the 1969 music festival, organizers have filed a third application to try to hold the event at Vernon Downs.

Festival officials earlier this week also held a multi-day open house to present their plan to members of the public and to try to convince lawmakers that the community can support the large event.

Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, who has maintained opposition to the proposed festival due to the extremely short timeline for preparations, said Thursday afternoon that he is “not surprised” by a third attempt.

“The very serious public safety concerns I had yesterday are still the same ones I have today, nothing has changed that would make me feel otherwise,” Maciol said. “With only 29 days until the event, there is no practical or logistical possibility that this event could occur without significant risk to public safety.”

Woodstock 50 was originally planned to be held in Watkins Glen, but officials there terminated the site license back in April. In mid June, talks began around the idea of holding the event at Vernon Downs.

Their second application was denied by the Vernon Planning Board on Tuesday.

Woodstock 50 does have the option of taking the town to court.

The planned dates for the festival were Aug. 16-18, which is less than a month away.