1969 Flier – Local Opposition to Pop Festival (back)

Circa 1969


THE ITEM

A two-sided flyer, typed on both sides of a white letter-sized sheet of paper, that lists reasons for opposing the Texas International Pop Festival and uring the community no to allow the event to return to Lewisville. Signed by Edward C. Polster.

THE HISTORY

Texas International Pop Festival was held Labor Day weekend in 1969, drawing crowds estimated at 80,000-120,000 for three days of live music. Paid concerts were held at Dallas International Speedway (southeast of FM 3040 and 35E); camping and free concerts were at Lewisville Lake Park.

Donated by the family of Murphy Martin.