Vortex I
Vortex I: A Biodegradable Festival of Life, more commonly known as just Vortex I, was a week-long rock festival in Oregon in 1970. It was sponsored by the Portland counterculture community, with help from the state of Oregon in Clackamas County near Portland. The festival was meant to demonstrate the positive side of the anti-War Movement and to prevent violent protests during a planned appearance by President Richard Nixon at a convention of the American Legion. Nixon ended up cancelling his appearance due to scheduling conflicts, with Vice President Spiro Agnew appearing instead. It remains the only state-sponsored rock festival in United States history.
| Vortex I: A Biodegradable Festival of Life | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Various |
| Dates | August 28 – September 3, 1970 |
| Location(s) | Milo McIver State Park near Estacada, Oregon |
| Years active | 1970 |
| Founded by | The Portland Counterculture Community with help from Oregon governor Tom McCall |
| Website | (none) |
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