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.
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 look forward to every month!
Join us for a march through the town in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. It begins at Fannie Robinson Park and ends with a program at City Hall beginning at 10 am. The march will walk through the new Legacy High School building, recently named in honor of Dr. James Dickey, for its ribbon cutting ceremony.
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.
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, they offer 80% payback on all events and incentives. There is no better way to barrel race, than with Go Fast Races!
Open Ride Night is a free event hosted by the Williamson County Expo Center, featuring a specified time for open arena ride, timed barrel exhibitions, and timed pole bending exhibitions.
Schedule:
4:00pm – 6:00pm Open Arena
6:10pm – 7:15pm Timed Barrel Exhibitions
7:20pm – 7:45pm Timed Pole Bending Exhibitions
Exhibition time slots can be reserved beginning at 8:00am the morning of January 25th. Limit of 4 barrel and 2 pole reservations per person. All remaining slots available after 4:00pm will be offered at a first come, first serve basis.
Each exhibitor will be required to sign a waiver of liability form. Minors will need a parent or guardian signature.
This event benefits the Moody Museum. Join us at the museum for refreshments and music. Local pianists will be playing all evening. Tickets are $25 per person.
Repticon shows are now a staple in Texas, and Repticon Greater Austin at Taylor, located in the northeastern corner of the metro area at Taylor, TX, marks a great addition to the show series that will be soon arriving at the State Capitol. The Williamson County Exposition Center will be filled overflowing with regional and national vendors offering and exhibiting reptiles, amphibians, and all kinds of exotics. The event will include raffles of great reptile supplies and merchandise, and every hour will feature informative and interactive live animal encounters and seminars.
Online VIP Tickets:
Good for Both Show Days.
Includes VIP Hour – Early Admission at 9am on Saturday Only!
$12 (Adult), $5 (Ages 5-12), ages 4 and under are free.
Best Ticket Value!
Product samples from ZooMed where available and while supplies last
Two Day Tickets:
May be Purchased at the Door.
Good for both days and VIP hour admission.
Does not include ZooMed bag premium or the online discount.
$15 (Adult), $5 (Ages 5-12), ages 4 and under are free.
One Day Tickets:
Available only at the door.
Are not sold until 10am on Saturday.
Do not include Saturday early VIP entry.
$10 (Adult), $5 (Ages 5-12), ages 4 and under are free.
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 look forward to every month!
Join the Moody Museum to make Victorian Valentines this year! For preschool to 5th grade.