TAPROOM HAPPENINGS
Dead Fest Weekend 2025
Friday July 18th
Runs until Saturday, July 19th, 2025
Hey now! Back by popular demand, we're thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Dead Fest Weekend, happening July 18–20 at our Pivotal Brewing Company taproom in Bristol! This celebration is all about bringing together our amazing community and extended family for two days of music, beer, love, and good vibes. We’ve curated a fantastic lineup of jam bands who’ll each offer their unique spin on the music of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band. From Ripple to Shakedown Street, get ready to dance, shake your bones, connect, and celebrate the songs and community that bring us all together. Mark your calendars — let’s keep the spirit alive and Let it Grow!01:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Day 1 - 2nd Annual Dead Fest Weekend
Friday July 18th
Join us for Day 1 of our 2nd Annual Dead Fest weekend featuring:
Violin River 6:30-9:30 PM
Artisan Bites Food Truck 4:30-8:30 PM
And Shakedown Street vending
04:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Day 2 - 2nd Annual Dead Fest Weekend
Saturday July 19th
Join us for day 2 of our 2nd Annual Dead Fest Weekend featuring:
Los Duderinos: 2-5 PM
The Reckoning Two: 5:15-6:15 PM
Diamond Blues: 6:30-9:30 PM
And Shakedown Street Vending....
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Day 3 - 2nd Annual Dead Fest Weekend
Sunday July 20th
Join us for day 3 of our 2nd Annual Dead Fest Weekend featuring:
The Magoos 2-5 PM
Bun Buds Food Truck 1-6 PM
Plus Shakedown Street Vending....
01:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Bristol - Wednesday Night Trivia
Wednesday July 23rd
Every Wednesday
McCaughey Standard Trivia is here every Wednesday night from 6:30 -8:30 PM. Grab your friends and join us for some tasty beers, brain-teasing questions, a little friendly competition, and prizes.
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Newport - Music by The Groove Merchants
Wednesday July 23rd
Every Wednesday
Join us for an evening with The Groove Merchants, an instrumental quartet known for their original funk and groove music, along with some soul, funk, and pop covers.
06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Bristol - The DMB Project Acoustic Trio
Saturday July 26th
Celebrating the sweet sounds of the Dave Matthews Band