Max Yasgur | |
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Born | Max B. Yasgur December 15, 1919 New York City, U.S. |
Died | February 9, 1973 Marathon, Florida, U.S. | (aged 53)
Alma mater | New York University |
Occupation | Farmer |
Years active | 1949−1971 |
Known for | Leasing a field of his farm for the purpose of holding the Woodstock festival |
Political party | Republican |
Children | Sam, Lois |
Max Bernard Yasgur (December 15, 1919 – February 9, 1973) was an American farmer. He was the owner of the 600-acre (240 ha) dairy farm in Bethel, New York, where the Woodstock Music and Art Fair was held on August 15–18, 1969. He sold his farm in 1971 and retired to Florida, where he died in 1973.