1968 Grateful Dead Santana Sky River Rock Festival Betty Nelson's Farm Poster Extra Fine 67

closed on Thursday, March 16, 2023

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$1,320.00
Starting bid: $1.00

This poster was produced to commemorate the first Sky River Rock Festival, held from August 31st to September 3rd, 1968  on Betty Nelson's Farm near the Skykomish River outside Sultan, Washington. The lineup featured Santana, Country Joe, Big Mama Thorton, James Cotton, and many more. On the final day of the festival, members of the Grateful Dead jammed with James Cotton, Big Mama Thornton, and Billy Roberts! This poster was produced a year after the festival occurred, using a photo of people in attendance at the festival site in mud.

 

Condition: corner creases, water stains, waviness, toning.

 

--CRITICAL DETAILS--
--TITLE: Sky River Rock Festival Betty Nelson's Farm Poster 
--GRADE: EXTRA FINE 67
--PERFORMERS: Santana, Country Joe, Big Mama Thorton, James Cotton, more
--VENUE: Betty Nelson's Farm
--CITY: Sultan, WA
--DATE: 8/31-9/3/1968
--SIZE:  24 x 18
--PRINTING: Commemorative Poster

 

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