Annual Events

Taylor ISD Theater Performances

Two times a year: Spring & Fall

There are many different theater performances throughout the year at theaters in Taylor. Go to taylorplaymakers.com to see a list of upcoming shows and get your tickets. The Taylor ISD puts on two theater performances per school year– one in the spring and one in the fall.

Taylor Rodeo

July 19-20

Since 1950, the Taylor Rodeo Association has proudly brought to you the Taylor Annual Rodeo in the hometown of Bill Pickett. The crowds that come to this yearly event have grown because of the enthusiasm and the excitement– but most of all for the entertainment they receive. Over the years the Taylor Annual Rodeo has become the big fish in a small pond. It is one of the biggest and best small-town rodeos anywhere.

Main Street Car Show

October 26th

The Main Street Car Show is an annual event held in late October/early November. This event is sponsored by the City of Taylor and Main Street Taylor, Texas, and in the past has featured art exhibitions, food, music, raffle prizes, and shopping, along with a wide array of impressive cars.

Patriot Day Parade

Held on September 11th each year

The Taylor Fire Department brings the community together every year on September 11th to honor those who lost their lives in the attacks that occurred in 2001. During this event, emergency personnel and vehicles parade through downtown Taylor.

Taylor Fest

First weekend in May

Formerly known as Blackland Prairie Day, this annual festival takes place during the first weekend of May every year. This festival is sponsored by the Main Street Program, a program which focuses on downtown revitalization within the context of historical preservation. The Taylor Main Street Program supports the redevelopment of the downtown area through historical preservation, education, economic development, and heritage tourism. This event includes live music, live multicultural dances, food vendors, and arts and crafts booths.

Fireworks Show

Held on July 4th each year

The annual Taylor fireworks show is held in beautiful Murphy Park each year on July 4th at dusk to celebrate America’s independence.

Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony

First Saturday in December

The Taylor Ministerial Alliance hosts a Christmas Parade of Lights followed by the official Christmas Tree lighting ceremony by the City of Taylor every year on the first Saturday in December.

Monthly Events

Second Saturday Shopping

Second Saturday of the month

 Every Second Saturday, downtown Taylor businesses join together for a full day of food, beer, music, art, movies and shopping. Take a day trip to Taylor!

 

 

Farmers Market on Main

Every Saturday 10am – 2pm

At the Heritage Square Pavilion, we have vendors selling fresh fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meats, fresh eggs, salsas, pickles and relishes, soaps, handcrafted items, bedding plants and more. Support local!

Numerous BBQ Cook-Offs

Year-round

Taylor hosts numerous BBQ cook-offs throughout the year, including the Taylor International BBQ Cook-Off in August.

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4th of July Parade 9:00 am
4th of July Parade
Jul 4 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Come out for the traditional Taylor 4th of July Parade from 7th Street School to Murphy Park.
Ice Cream Social at Murphy Park 10:00 am
Ice Cream Social at Murphy Park
Jul 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Ice Cream Social at Murphy Park will follow the 4th of July Parade!
Live Music in the Park 7:00 pm
Live Music in the Park
Jul 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live music in Murphy Park with the band Not Past 11! BIG Fireworks show to follow.
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Go Fast Races 7:00 am
Go Fast Races
Jul 7 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
Producing lifelong experiences, one barrel race at a time!
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Movie in the Park – Pete’s Dragon 9:00 pm
Movie in the Park – Pete’s Dragon
Jul 13 @ 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Pete’s Dragon will be shown on the football field at Taylor Regional Park at dusk on Friday, July 13. This a free and family-friendly event!
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Taylor Second Saturday 10:00 am
Taylor Second Saturday
Jul 14 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
In order to showcase the unique businesses in downtown Taylor, shops are open late (until 9 p.m.) on the second Saturday of every month!  Door prizes, music and food make this exciting event something to[...]
Johnny Cash Tribute Show 8:00 pm
Johnny Cash Tribute Show
Jul 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
A tribute to The Man In Black at the Black Sparrow, presented by Norma Jeanne Maloney of Red Rider Studios featuring : MONTH OF SUNDAYS * DUST ON THE NEEDLE * CODY JUSTIN KING *[...]
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Art Night 6:30 pm
Art Night
Jul 19 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Taylor Public Library welcomes you to Coloring Night the third Thursday of each month 6:30 – 7:30 PM. All ages are welcome for all sorts of coloring. Colors and color pages will be provided, or[...]
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69th Annual Taylor Rodeo 6:00 pm
69th Annual Taylor Rodeo
Jul 20 @ 6:00 pm – Jul 21 @ 11:00 pm
Since 1950 Taylor Rodeo Association has proudly brought to you the Taylor Annual Rodeo in the hometown of Bill Pickett. The crowds that come to this yearly event have grown because of the enthusiasm and the[...]
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Murphy Park Butterfly Garden Dedication 10:00 am
Murphy Park Butterfly Garden Dedication
Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Please join Keep Taylor Beautiful as they celebrate the re-installation of the butterfly sculpture and dedicate the garden to Ms. Betty Jackson, a life-long educator and supporter of ecology, who inspired the garden. The Butterfly Garden[...]
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Family Night – Crafts 6:30 pm
Family Night – Crafts
Jul 26 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Taylor Public Library welcomes you to Family Night for activities, games, and more the fourth Thursday of each month 6:30 – 7:30 PM. For information please call the library at 512-352-3434.  
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