TAPROOM HAPPENINGS

Bristol - Music by The Lost & Found event photo

Bristol - Music by The Lost & Found

Friday July 11th

The Lost & Found makes its debut at the Pivotal Brewing Company Bristol taproom, bringing a mix of folk, pop, classic rock and originals.

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Bristol - Music by Patrick Dow & Friends event photo

Bristol - Music by Patrick Dow & Friends

Saturday July 12th

Patrick Dow & Friends make their debut at Pivotal bringing some classic rock tunes to the Pivotal Brewing Company Bristol taproom. Come on down to Bristol and hang for a beer!

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Newport - Music by Kate Virginia event photo

Newport - Music by Kate Virginia

Saturday July 12th

Singer/Songwriter who brings stories of joy, heartache, love, and wanderlust to life through music.

06:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Storytime with Mrs. Katz & Her Hats event photo

Storytime with Mrs. Katz & Her Hats

Sunday July 13th

Grab the kids and join us for weekly Storytime with Mrs Katz and her Hats

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Newport - Music by The Groove Merchants event photo

Newport - Music by The Groove Merchants

Wednesday July 16th

Join us for weekly tunes 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 - Wednesday Night Trivia event photo

Bristol - Wednesday Night Trivia

Wednesday July 16th

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

Dead Fest Weekend 2025 event photo

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 event photo

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 event photo

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 event photo

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

Newport - Music by The Groove Merchants event photo

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 event photo

Bristol - The DMB Project Acoustic Trio

Saturday July 26th

Celebrating the sweet sounds of the Dave Matthews Band

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Bristol - Cousin's Maine Lobster event photo

Bristol - Cousin's Maine Lobster

Friday August 1st

12:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Bristol PorchFest After Party event photo

Bristol PorchFest After Party

Sunday September 14th

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM