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
Peruse our historic 9-block downtown district where locally owned antique shops, artisan boutiques, and restaurants line the streets.
Barbeque
Stop by one or all of our world-famous BBQ restaurants for a real taste of Texas BBQ!
Parks System
Taylor boasts an impressive parks system with world-class amenities. Stroll through any one of our 5 parks with or enjoy our interconnected hike and bike trails.
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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| Valice – Venus Loves Mars – Midnight Butterfly 8:00 pm Valice – Venus Loves Mars – Midnight Butterfly @ Black Sparrow Music Parlor Jul 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm Our very first show back, after a very long hiatus. 8PM – Midnight Butterfly 9PM – Venus Loves Mars 10PM – Valice $5 Cover | Duel – Crimson Devils – Amplified Heat 8:00 pm Duel – Crimson Devils – Amplified Heat @ Black Sparrow Music Parlor Jul 3 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm 5$ Adults, 7$ under 21 8PM – Amplified Heat 9PM – Crimson Devils 10PM – DUEL | |||||
| Dale & Waylon – Finkle & Einhorn – Spooky Juke 1:00 pm Dale & Waylon – Finkle & Einhorn – Spooky Juke @ Black Sparrow Music Parlor Jul 4 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm FREE 4th of July show!!!! 1PM – Spooky Juke 2PM – Finkle & Einhorn (Ben Sands) 3PM – Dale & Waylon | Taylor Second Saturday 10:00 am Taylor Second Saturday Jul 10 @ 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[...] ArchEgo – Queen of Casualties – Skum 8:00 pm ArchEgo – Queen of Casualties – Skum @ Black Sparrow Music Parlor Jul 10 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm 3 Metal bands bringing the mosh to the Black Sparrow! 7$ Cover 8PM – SKUM 9PM – Queen of Casualties 10PM – ArchEgo | |||||
| Taylor Third Thursday Taylor Third Thursday Jul 15 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[...] | The Presley Project 8:00 pm The Presley Project @ Black Sparrow Music Parlor Jul 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm So excited to be part of the re-opening of this awesome venue in downtown Taylor!! Tickets $10 at the door. | Howlin’ Waters 8:00 pm Howlin’ Waters @ Black Sparrow Music Parlor Jul 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Howlin’ Waters playing the blues… 10$ Cover | ||||
| KBSR DJ Song Swap – Ryan Dale – Jeff Brown 8:00 pm KBSR DJ Song Swap – Ryan Dale – Jeff Brown @ Black Sparrow Music Parlor Jul 23 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Two KBSR DJ’s telling stories and playing songs all night long! You never know what’s going to happen. $5 cover | Shadow Ministry, Hanna Barakat, Stitched Up, Feels Like Forever 7:00 pm Shadow Ministry, Hanna Barakat, Stitched Up, Feels Like Forever Jul 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm SHADOW MINISTRY HANNA BARAKAT STITCHED UP FEELS LIKE FOREVER No cover. | |||||
| G21 Car Show 9:00 am G21 Car Show @ Bealls Jul 25 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Downtown Taylor is home to a variety of happenings through the month! In addition to 3rd Thursday, 2nd Saturday and numerous festivals, the town also welcomes the G21 Car Show on every 4th Sunday of[...] | Bubba Coltrane and the Train Wrecks 8:00 pm Bubba Coltrane and the Train Wrecks @ Black Sparrow Music Parlor Jul 30 @ 8:00 pm 5$ Cover! Come dance the night away! Horn infused rock band that specializes in having fun, energetic shows. Plays anything from funk to country, but mostly good old classic rock and blues. | Open Mic Night 8:00 pm Open Mic Night @ Black Sparrow Music Parlor Jul 31 @ 8:00 pm Ever wanted to perform at the Black Sparrow? Well now is your chance! We are looking for talent of any kind: Singers Musicians Comedy Poetry Spoken Word Etc No Cover Sign up Starts at 7[...] |