Annual Events
Taylor ISD Theater Performances
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
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
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
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
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
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
Taylor hosts numerous BBQ cook-offs throughout the year, including the Taylor International BBQ Cook-Off in August.
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.
Kid Fest
The festival features plenty of fun activities for the kids including pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, inflatables and much more. Rope the Steer, join in the Stick Horse Rodeo or stop by the Chuck Wagon Camp and have your picture taken with a real Longhorn!
Arts & Crafts
Booths featuring arts and crafts, plants, baked goods and retail merchandise will all be available to provide a unique shopping experience for everyone.
Food
Look for a variety of food and drink so you can spend the day strolling through the festival. Funnel cakes, sausage wraps, and local favorites will make you hungry for more! Take a moment to visit some of our downtown restaurants after the festival or on your next visit to Taylor.
BBQ Cookoff
Join us as City of Taylor Main Street Program kicks off our first annual barbecue cook off! We want to showcase Taylor’s history at our festival and Taylor’s history contains barbecue. We will have four categories this year: Chicken, Ribs, Cook’s Choice and Children’s Chicken. Since we are just getting started, we won’t have entry fees, just a fun time in our historic downtown. There will also be entertainment and vendors all day long. After the cook off, join us for the Street Dance from 5 – 9 pm. Click here for more information and an application.
Entertainment
The street dances promises lots of music, fun, and good times! Dance starts at 5 pm and lasts until 9 pm with beer and wine available among the beautiful backdrop of Heritage Square. There will be a stage featuring local and area talent to celebrate our community’s diversity and live bands for the street dance. Cultural and heritage music and song will be showcased throughout the day and into the early evening. No better way to spend the weekend!
Attention Vendors
If you are interested in participating, need an application or just want information, contact the Main Street Office at 512-352-3463.
VENDOR APPLICATION
Sponsorships welcomed
We welcome businesses and individuals who are interested in securing a sponsorship for the festival and encourage you to look through our Sponsorship Package to see what level fits your needs.
SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION
Popcorn and water will be available for sale from the Friends of the Taylor Public Library for $.50 each. No outside food or drink.
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 you may bring your own supplies. For information please call the library at 512-352-3434.
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 you may bring your own supplies. For information please call the library at 512-352-3434.
Grab your fishing pole for this family friendly fishing event for kids under age 16 at Bull Branch Park (small pond near Lynn St.)! The event is proudly hosted by the Kid Fish program and is a favorite annual event in Taylor. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with the event kicking off at 9 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for multiple categories.
Pre-rigged poles and bait provided if you don’t have your own. Trophies and tee shirts can be purchased at the event. Call 512-352-5818 for more details.
Kite Day is hosted once a year during September and is a family friendly event for all to enjoy. Bring out your kites and enjoy the beauty of Taylor Regional Park and compete for prizes in different age categories. It’s an event you don’t want to miss. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and there will be vendors, live music and lots of kites flying high in the sky.
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 you may bring your own supplies. For information please call the library at 512-352-3434.