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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| Texcellent Trop Rock Thursday Brooke Graham and Dan Sullivan 5:00 pm Texcellent Trop Rock Thursday Brooke Graham and Dan Sullivan Aug 4 @ 5:00 pm Drinking Texas presents a live recording of their KBSR radio show with special guests Brook Graham and Dan Sullivan. A night of Tropical Americana/Rock that you don’t want to miss! Schedule: 5 pm: Live Recording[...] Comedy Thursdays 7:00 pm | Two Tons of Steel 8:00 pm Two Tons of Steel Aug 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm  Before there was Americana, before there was Texas Country, Two Tons of Steel front man Kevin Geil and his original band, “Dead Crickets,” rocked a sound that blended the best of musical worlds and pushed[...] | The Swingin’ Jills 8:30 pm The Swingin’ Jills Aug 6 @ 8:30 pm Comedians by day, Musicians by night these 2 have the skills to entertain you! Jill’s of all trades and loves to play music live! $5 Cover | ||||
| Live! At Black Sparrow Music Parlor 12:00 pm Live! At Black Sparrow Music Parlor Aug 7 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm  Join WM. Barrett Simms for brunch at the Black Sparrow Music Parlor from noon to 2 pm! Monthly Pinball Tournament 2:15 pm Monthly Pinball Tournament Aug 7 @ 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[...] | Comedy Thursdays 7:00 pm | Taylor Second Saturday 10:00 am Taylor Second Saturday Aug 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[...] Jay Satellite w/ Economy Island & the Swift Drag 9:00 pm Jay Satellite w/ Economy Island & the Swift Drag Aug 13 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 14 @ 12:30 am  Jay Satellite returns to Black Sparrow Music Parlor with special guests Economy Island and The Swift Drag! | ||||
| The Hex Dispensers with OD-EX Matinee 4:00 pm The Hex Dispensers with OD-EX Matinee Aug 14 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm  Spooky Austin garage punks the Hex Dispensers called it a day back in 2017, but are back for a limited run of 2022 reunion shows in Texas and Europe. Opener OD-EX is the solo project[...] | Taylor Third Thursday Taylor Third Thursday Aug 18 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 Studio 40 Birthday Party 7:00 pm Studio 40 Birthday Party Aug 18 @ 7:00 pm  Sarah Fisher turns the Big 40 A ’70s and ’80s Dance Party! No cover Come dressed in your favorite ’70s or ’80s garb. | The Meteors with Special Guest Giddy Up Go 8:00 pm The Meteors with Special Guest Giddy Up Go Aug 19 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm  The Meteors are an English psychobilly band formed in 1980. Originally from London, England, they are often credited with giving the psychobilly subgenre — which fuses punk rock with rockabilly — its distinctive sound and[...] | Ben Brown at Black Sparrow Music Parlor 8:00 pm Ben Brown at Black Sparrow Music Parlor Aug 20 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Ben Brown performs with longtime bandmates, Alex Moralez, and Roger Wuthrich, featuring favorites from The Savage Poor, No Show Ponies, and special guests. | |||
| Back To The Class Bash 4:00 pm Back To The Class Bash Aug 21 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm  Back to Class Bash with some amazing youth bands from the Central Texas area. Crystal Skulls, K8 and the Krushers, Rising Ivy, and more! | Comedy Thursdays 7:00 pm | FEA with The Black Birds 8:30 pm FEA with The Black Birds Aug 26 @ 8:30 pm  The Black Birds Original rock & roll. If you dig the likes of Johnny Thunders and The Runaways then you’ll probably like The Black Birds. FEA San Antonio-based band Fea embodies one of the most[...] | Blaggards at Black Sparrow Music Parlor 8:30 pm Blaggards at Black Sparrow Music Parlor Aug 27 @ 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm  Blaggards return to Black Sparrow Music Parlor! | |||
| G21 Car Show 9:00 am G21 Car Show Aug 28 @ 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[...] |