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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Create Your Own Succulent Wine Bottle Event 2:00 pm
Create Your Own Succulent Wine Bottle Event
Oct 7 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The latest social gathering event featuring plants, terrarium, and wine. Join Pilot Knob Vineyard – Taylor for a fun evening of building your own Terrarium while you relax with a glass of wine. They will[...]
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Taylor Second Saturday 10:00 am
Taylor Second Saturday
Oct 13 @ 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[...]
Live Storytelling Event: Deep in the Heart of Taylor 6:00 pm
Live Storytelling Event: Deep in the Heart of Taylor
Oct 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The wheels are in motion to bring backyard storytelling to Taylor on October 13th courtesy of Friends of the Moody Museum. Our inaugural event, Deep in the Heart of Taylor, seeks to capture the town’s[...]
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Art Night 6:30 pm
Art Night
Oct 18 @ 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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Oktaylorfest at Texas Beer Company 11:00 am
Oktaylorfest at Texas Beer Company
Oct 20 @ 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
We’re celebrating Taylor’s proud German and Czech heritage with our 3rd Annual Oktaylorfest party! We’ll have German and Czech food, live music and a wide variety of Oktoberfest beers from local craft breweries across Texas.[...]
Bean to Bar Chocolate Making Workshop 3:00 pm
Bean to Bar Chocolate Making Workshop
Oct 20 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Participants will make chocolate from bean to bar with SRSLY chocolate’s owner and chocolate maker, Bob Williamson. The workshop will go over all aspects of chocolate making. From sorting, cracking, winnowing and grinding cocoa beans[...]
Haunted Taylor Ghost Tour 7:30 pm
Haunted Taylor Ghost Tour
Oct 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Take a guided tour through Taylor’s historic downtown! Enjoy the architecture and history of “Old Taylor” during this moonlit stroll. Learn local history and lore from the darker side of Taylor’s past. Sponsored by the[...]
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Family Night – Crafts 6:30 pm
Family Night – Crafts
Oct 25 @ 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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Steins and ‘Stashes 6:30 pm
Steins and ‘Stashes
Oct 26 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Let’s get muddy! It’s Steins and ‘Stashes night and we’re feeling alright!! Join us at Art Off Center for a Friday night of pottery making and socializing with friends. Get a group together or make it[...]
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City-Wide Garage Sale 9:00 am
City-Wide Garage Sale
Oct 27 @ 9:00 am – Oct 28 @ 4:00 pm
Come one, come all. Let’s shop vintage, y’all! The City-Wide Garage Sale® is coming to Taylor! Williamson County Expo Center 5350 Bill Pickett Trail Taylor TX 76574 Austin’s Famous Vintage Market Since 1977™ A secret[...]
6th Annual Main Street Car Show 10:00 am
6th Annual Main Street Car Show
Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Come join us for the 6th Annual Taylor Main Street Car Show! We’ll have classic and hot rod cars, trucks and motorcycles, kid’s activities, live music and local craft beer. Benefiting local charities, this is[...]
Haunted Station Halloween Party 7:00 pm
Haunted Station Halloween Party
Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – 11:59 pm
Join us for a HAUNTED Station celebration October 27th at Taylor Station Bar! Have a SPOOKTACULAR time with a costume contest, drink specials and more!
Haunted Taylor Ghost Tour 7:30 pm
Haunted Taylor Ghost Tour
Oct 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Take a guided tour through Taylor’s historic downtown! Enjoy the architecture and history of “Old Taylor” during this moonlit stroll. Learn local history and lore from the darker side of Taylor’s past. Sponsored by the[...]
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Halloween Spooktacular 6:00 pm
Halloween Spooktacular
Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us on 3rd between Main and Talbot for Taylor’s annual Spooktacular Halloween event. There will be trick-or-treating, a costume contest at 7 pm on the steps of the City National Bank Building at 3rd[...]