Max Yasgur Max Yasgur Max B. Yasgur (December 15, 1919 – February 9, 1973) was an American farmer, best known as the owner of the dairy farm in Bethel, New York, at which the Woodstock Music and Art Fair was held between August 15 and August 18, 1969. Yasgur was born in New York City to Russian Jewish immigrants Samuel and Bella Yasgur. He was raised on the family's farm (where his parents also ran a small hotel) and attended New York University, studying real estate law. By the late 1960s, he was the largest milk producer in Sullivan County, New York.
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,