KILLINGTON, VT – The Town of Killington is bringing free music, fun, and family entertainment to the top of Killington Road with the It’s Cooler in the Mountains free summer concert series.

The four-part concert series will feature Japhy Ryder on August 7, Twiddle on August 14, Roots of Creation on August 21, and Barefoot Truth on August 28. Bands will be playing at the K-1 Gondola at Killington Resort every Saturday from 4 to 6 pm in August. Guests can enjoy the family-friendly music while winding down from a day of mountain biking on Killington Peak, playing golf, hiking on the Appalachian Trail, or fishing at Kent Pond.

Select restaurants and retailers in Killington will be partnering with It’s Cooler in the Mountains to offer specials on activities to encourage concert guests to spend the day and evening in Killington, like the Pico Mountain Adventure Center, golf, food tastings, and mountain biking.

“We’re excited to have the opportunity to bring people to Killington Road, build on the tradition of summer music in the mountains, and provide another reason for families to spend their weekend with us,” says Seth Webb, Economic Development and Tourism Director for the Town of Killington.

More information on the concert series is available online at  www.DiscoverKillington.com.

***UPDATE***
Persons in Rutland or Mendon wishing to come to the concert series without the hassle or concerns of driving themselves can call Gramps Shuttle to reserve free door-to-door transportation. The free ride promotion is limited to the first 50 guests for the August 7 concert. When getting on the shuttle, each person will pay $15 and receive in return a $15 voucher good at participating restaurants in Killington on the concert day.…. thus making your ride free.

Rides are first come – first served, and reservations must be made by Friday, August 6 at 3:00 pm. Call NOW 802-558-1543 to reserve a space. You may also email gramps.shuttle@comcast.net and leave your name, address, number of persons, desired pickup time and phone number. Pickups from Rutland will be scheduled around 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm. Return rides will be scheduled around 8:30 pm and 10:00 pm.

Gramps Shuttle will drive guests from their home to the concert venue, then to a restaurant of their choice. After dinner, guests simply catch the shuttle back to their home – it’s door-to-door service without the worries of drinking and driving or trying to arrange timing with everyone in your party.

Participating restaurants where your $15 voucher will be honored include Choices, Moguls, McGraths, On the Rocs, Birch Ridge Inn, Hemingways, Lookout, Grist Mill, Pasta Pot, Ovations, Casey’s Caboose and Outback. There’s dining to suit every taste and budget… with many specials being offered.

Concert goers will enjoy live, family-friendly music, the large outdoor patio area, free lawn games and activities, and the ability to start their concert experience with a mountain-biking or hiking ride up the K-1 Gondola.

Additionally, Killington Resort and EDT have partnered to create a raffle to win a free 2010-2011 Pico Mountain Season Pass. Concert goers may enter the drawing one time per concert for a total of four chances to win the pass, good for every day during the coming ski season.

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