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.
A Sami Show is an arts and crafts marketplace designed to bring the finest arts and crafts and the latest trends in home decorating to the consumer. Since 1975, the arts and crafts shows have been known among shoppers and artisans alike for their quality, variety and uniqueness. Join them at the Williamson County Expo Center on November 18th through 19th!
Show Hours & Admission
Saturday, November 18: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, November 19: 11 am – 4 pm
Admission Cost: Adults $5; Kids 12 & under free
For more information, visit the Sami Show website.
Go Fast Races host the best barrel races possible and provide the easiest event registration possible. No membership or nomination fees, and no late fees or credit card fees means more money in the pot. Plus, we offer 80% payback on all events and incentives. There is no better way to barrel race, than with Go Fast Races!
– 5D Open – 2 Day Open Average – 4D Youth – 2 Day 4D Youth Average – 4D Age Incentives — Go Pro Incentive – Future Champions – 4D Poles – Exhibitions – Seminars – Giveaways –
Come join us for our 3rd Downtown Taylor Wine Swirl 🍷
Enjoy an evening of wine tastings from wineries throughout the state of Texas and food pairings from a variety of local businesses in Downtown Taylor.
Participating Wineries:
1. Fiesta Winery
2. Colorado River Winery
3. Red Road Vineyard
4. Pilot Knob-Own Winery
5. Kissing Tree Winery
6. Texas Legato
7. Silver Dollar Winery
8. Spirit of Texas Winery
Tickets are available at this link.
Visit the Moody Museum to create holiday ornaments with your children and tour the museum.
String those lights, practice those Christmas carols, and get your sleigh bells on…it’s time to roll down Main Street in Taylor for the annual lighted Taylor Christmas Parade! This event is hosted by the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance and features floats, groups and vehicles in a trip down Main Street. The parade begins at 7 p.m. and ends with the arrival of Santa!
Santa & Mrs. Claus will be in the Santa Hut located on Heritage Square until 9 p.m.
Each year, hundreds of Williamson County FFA and 4-H members participate in the Williamson County Livestock Show. Not only do these young people invest many hours of hard work in producing their projects, but considerable dollars are expended as well. Funds raised through the junior livestock show auction go directly to the youth to help offset the costs associated with raising livestock projects. The money students receive is reinvested in the community through the purchase of goods and services and portions are saved for furthering their education.
Meet Santa and Mrs. Clause in Heritage Square in the Santa Hut. Bring a camera!