Surprising Facts About Woodstock Festival

Neighbors Sued Farm Owner for It

Max Yasgur did make around $75,000 for the use of his 600 acre land, but he also did it for idealistic purposes- unlike his neighbors, he believed in the right of free expression and he wanted to close the ‘generation gap’.

So when he decided to host a vast gathering of hippies, his neighbors were less than thrilled.

Neighbors Sued Farm Owner for It

Some just ignored him, while others boycotted his dairy products, and even threatening him with arson and physically attacking him.

Even though some neighbors tried capitalizing on the event like selling water when Max was giving it away, they still didn’t hesitate to sue him for $35,000.