Max Yasgur

Max Yasgur was a dairy farmer and landowner in Bethel, New York, best known for hosting the 1969 Woodstock Music & Art Festival on his farm. The event became a historic symbol of the 1960s counterculture movement, promoting themes of peace, music, and social change. Yasgur's decision to allow the festival on his property was pivotal in creating one of the most famous and culturally significant gatherings in music history, drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees from around the world. His role is often seen as instrumental in shaping the legacy of the Woodstock festival.