As a way to welcome in the spring season, Killington will host the 8th Annual Sunshine Daydream festival, a tribute to the Grateful Dead, on Saturday, March 27. Jerry-followers as well as those who simply enjoy soulful music will find an all-day party plus classic New England spring skiing and riding. Not only is this a chance for guests to get those old tie-dyes and Birkenstocks out of the closet but it's also an opportunity to soak up the spring sun and play in the spring snow.

The 8th Annual Sunshine Daydream festival will feature the bands Max Creek and Dr. Juice playing Grateful Dead covers as well as originals during the day. Whether on or off the snow, Deadheads and wanna-be's will find activities for all ages. Ben & Jerry's will be giving out free samples of ice cream, plus there will be a mini shakedown complete with gratefully inspired crafts, drum circles and tie-dying. Festivities will be held at Killington Base Lodge from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The event is free, and t-shirts will be available to purchase for tie-dying.

Skiers and riders of all abilities can expect more spring skiing and riding at Killington than at any other resort in eastern North America due to a season long commitment to snowmaking. Throughout Killington's second season, guests can expect deck parties, barbecues and wild events through Memorial Day and quite possibly into June. Killington again expects to post the longest season in eastern North America having opened for the season on Nov. 10, 2003.

Ski and Stay packages start at $89 per person based on a two-night stay and include lift tickets and lodging. To reserve a weekend package online, guests may book securely online at killington.com or call Killington Central Reservations at (800) 621-MTNS. For more event details guests may call (802) 422-1700.

Killington Resort is the largest ski and snowboard resort in eastern North America with 200 trails and 31 lifts servicing 1,182 skiable acres and a vertical drop of 3,050 feet. Killington has the most extensive snowmaking system in North America, allowing for the longest season in the East for 42 years and counting. For more information visit killington.com or call (800) 621-MTNS.

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Media Contact: Alex Kaufman (802) 422-6732 akaufman@killington.com