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.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Pinball Tournament 2:15 pm Monthly Pinball Tournament May 1 @ 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 | The Karate Cowboy 8:00 pm The Karate Cowboy May 6 @ 8:00 pm Described as Django Reinhardt meets Willie Nelson and Frank Sinatra with a cowboy hat: this exciting ‘one-man trio’ musical act features exceptional guitar work, smooth vocals, and a fresh take on classic songs. | Blackland Prairie Days 10:00 am Blackland Prairie Days May 7 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm  It’s back! Join us on May 7 in Historic Downtown Taylor for the Blackland Prairie Days Festival. This FREE event honors the rich cultural heritage of Taylor, where local goods and friendly people are in[...] Texas Beer Company’s 6th Anniversary 11:00 am Texas Beer Company’s 6th Anniversary May 7 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Join us for our TBC’s 6th Anniversary Party on Saturday, May 7th! It’s the same day as Taylor’s annual Blackland Prairie Days Festival, and all of Main Street will be blocked for a giant beer[...] Kevin Taylor 8:00 pm Kevin Taylor May 7 @ 8:00 pm Kevin Taylor is a singer/songwriter based in Austin, Texas. From blues, pop, rock, and country influences Kevin writes songs that are honest and thoughtful. Spooky Juke 9:30 pm | |||
| Comedy Thursdays 7:00 pm | Taylor Second Saturday 10:00 am Taylor Second Saturday May 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[...] Stupid Drama, Freebleeder and Nuthin Special 8:00 pm Stupid Drama, Freebleeder and Nuthin Special May 14 @ 8:00 pm Stupid Drama and Friends tonight at Black Sparrow! | |||||
| Taylor Third Thursday Taylor Third Thursday May 19 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 Music on Main May 19 Concert 7:00 pm Music on Main May 19 Concert May 19 @ 7:00 pm  The Music on Main concert series is back for the 2022 season! The Main Street Advisory Board and Public Arts Advisory Board invite everyone to come out to this FREE concert series, held on the[...] | Midnight Butterfly and Aviator 8:30 pm Midnight Butterfly and Aviator May 20 @ 8:30 pm Midnight Butterfly is an Austin area teen Alt-rock band of all girls, creating, and recording original music and performing live for 7+ years with Special Guest Aviator. There is a $7 cover. | Honey Made 8:30 pm Honey Made May 21 @ 8:30 pm Austin’s Honey Made brings back memories of legends like James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, and Earth Wind and Fire with their modern take on slamming primal soul and focusing on their R&B roots.[...] | ||||
| G21 Car Show 9:00 am G21 Car Show May 22 @ 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[...] Luau Party 3:00 pm Luau Party May 22 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm A special day of Hawaiian food and fun. There will be a Hawaiian shirt contest, limbo contest, food & fun! Menu Spam Musubi Ahi Poke- w wakame, togarashi, mango, sweet onion, sesame, shrimp chips. Loco[...] | Comedy Thursdays 7:00 pm | Jeremy Nail and William Harries Graham 8:30 pm Jeremy Nail and William Harries Graham May 28 @ 8:30 pm Jeremy Nail is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He was born in Albany, Texas, and is based in Austin. William Harries Graham’s music defies the contemporary labels…it is independent in spirit, but not indie; it[...] | ||||
| 2022 Memorial Day Salute 10:00 am 2022 Memorial Day Salute May 30 @ 10:00 am  Please join the City of Taylor for our annual Memorial Day Ceremony to honor fallen military members. All are welcome to attend. |