Taylor Made Texas.
Taylor is the quintessential small Texas town. We’ve got stunning sunsets, fields of cotton, the best barbecue in the world and plenty of horseback-riding cowboys—but we’re also so much more than that. Since 2009, more than 20 companies have expanded or relocated to Taylor because of our small-business-friendly attitude.
Taylor is at the start of something big—which shouldn’t come as a surprise, right?
That’s just how we operate here in Texas. We have the diverse culture, the natural beauty and the opportunity every city seeks. When you visit us, you’re not just visiting another small Texas town—you’re visiting a city that is something truly special. You’re visiting Taylor Made Texas.

Top 10 Things to Do
Shopping in Historic Downtown
Barbeque
Parks System
Quick Facts

By 1878 the town had 1,000 residents and thirty-two businesses, twenty-nine of which were destroyed by fire in 1879. Recovery was rapid, however, and more substantial buildings were constructed. In 1882 the Taylor, Bastrop and Houston Railway reached the community, and machine shops and a roundhouse serviced both rail lines. In 1882 the town was incorporated with a mayor-council form of city government, and in 1883 a public school system replaced a number of private schools.
By 1890 Taylor had two banks and the first savings and loan institution in Texas. An electric company, a cotton compress, and several newspapers were among the new enterprises. A water line from the San Gabriel River; a 100-man volunteer fire department; imported and local entertainment; and an annual fair; made noteworthy news items by 1900.
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Mary-Charlotte Young with Dustin Brown 9:00 pm Mary-Charlotte Young with Dustin Brown Jul 2 @ 9:00 pm Mary-Charlotte Young. Americana Singer-Songwriter. Born in Appalachia, raised in the Deep South, and got to Texas as quickly as she could! Song Swap Night with Dustin Brown! $5 Cover. | ||||||
Monthly Pinball Tournament 2:15 pm Monthly Pinball Tournament Jul 3 @ 2:15 pm – 7:00 pm Join Hangout Pinball Lounge on the 1st Sunday of every month for their monthly pinball tournament! There’s a $10 tournament entry fee and the top 4 winners win cash prizes (tournament entry collection). The qualifying[...] Nobody’s Wedding/Anniversary Party 6:00 pm | 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks 9:00 am 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Jul 4 @ 9:00 am – 6:30 pm Join us for the return of our Annual Independence Day Celebration. Parade / food trucks / ice cream social / beer (Texas Beer Co.) / Live music / Fireworks 9:00 am Parade 10:00 am Ice[...] | Comedy Thursdays 7:00 pm | Luke Garrison & The Fallback Plan LIVE 8:00 pm Luke Garrison & The Fallback Plan LIVE Jul 8 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Join Luke Garrison & The Fallback Plan at The Black Sparrow Music Parlor on July 8th! Steffany Karback will be opening 8 – 9 pm followed by Luke Garrison & The Fallback Plan at 9:30[...] | Taylor Second Saturday 10:00 am Taylor Second Saturday Jul 9 @ 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[...] | ||
Comedy Thursdays 7:00 pm | ||||||
Taylor Third Thursday Taylor Third Thursday Jul 21 all-day In order to showcase the unique businesses in downtown Taylor, shops are open late (until 9 p.m.) on the third Thursday of every month! Door prizes, music and food make this exciting event something to[...] Comedy Thursdays 7:00 pm | ||||||
G21 Car Show 9:00 am G21 Car Show Jul 24 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Downtown Taylor is home to a variety of happenings through the month! In addition to 3rd Thursday, 2nd Saturday and numerous festivals, the town also welcomes the G21 Car Show on every 4th Sunday of[...] | Comedy Thursdays 7:00 pm | |||||