Sam Yasgur Sam Yasgur Samuel S. Yasgur (January 9, 1942 – June 23, 2016) was an attorney; Sullivan County, New York official; and the son of Max Yasgur, who leased land on his dairy farm in Bethel, New York for the Woodstock Music & Art Festival in August 1969. Yasgur has said that his "consultations with his father" played a crucial role in the concert coming to Bethel. He grew up on his father's farm, and was a graduate of Cornell University and the University of Chicago School of Law. Yasgur was a 27-year-old assistant district attorney in Manhattan when his father
Lounge On The Farm tent, and the main stage, (now the Cow Shed). Around 80 acts performed. Notable Acts Second Lounge On The Farm festival, held over three days, with almost double the amount of acts as the last. The Acoustic Tent from WSSL, the Arabesque tent, the DJ tent was renamed the Hoedown, and the main stage renamed the Arabesque stage cover. New additions included the Sheep Dip, The Further Tent and The Festival Folly stage. Notable Acts The third Lounge On The Farm, with 7 stages over 3 days. 150 acts performed in total, attracting the biggest attendance of the festival yet,