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.
The City of Taylor each year conducts a one-hour ceremony on Memorial Day to honor our country’s fallen veterans. The program includes reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, recognition of military veterans and active duty personnel and families, keynote speakers, and singing of the National Anthem and God Bless America. The Taylor Honor Guard conducts the Raising of the Flag, and at the conclusion, there is a Three-Volley Salute by Taylor Police. Light refreshments will be served at the end of the ceremony.
The ceremony is free and open to everyone.
DATE: Monday, May 28, 2018
TIME: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
LOCATION: Liberty Gardens | Murphy Park, 1600 Veterans Dr., Taylor TX, 76574
WELCOME BY: Mayor Brandt Rydell and City Manager Isaac Turner
INVOCATION: Pastor Jim Hejl, Taylor Brethren Church
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
- Teddy Weeks, 10th District Commander, American Legion
- Ronald A. Peterson, State Veterans Service Officer, American Legion
SINGERS: Chorus Austin | Outreach Choir
TAPS PLAYED BY: Boy Scout Ben Roberts
Test your knowledge at Tuesday Trivia with Texas Beer Company!
- Teams up to 6
- Prizes each round
- Grand prize for winning team
Come early for Happy Hour and food specials!
Stomp ‘n’ Holler BBQ & Music Festival where folks from all over come to get touched by what we know around here as the “religion of barbecue.” You’ll get to try smoke-kissed samples from some of the state’s most revered Pitmasters, and revel in the charismatic power of live music (the Dirty River Boys and the Mavericks!) and ice cold Shiner beer. And if that doesn’t have you ready to kick up your heels and make a little noise, nothin’ will. Here in the heart of the Texas Barbecue Trail, we’re pretty sure we do barbecue better than any place else on earth. If you’re not a believer before the festival, you’ll be converted by the time you leave.
Family Feud!!!! Who is going to walk away with this year’s title? Will the Corvettes speed away with it? Or will the Camaros peel out with a win? Maybe the Classics will roll in and show everyone how it’s done. Either way, this is going to be a great show. We will have vendors, BBQ, Texas Beer, Music, several awards and a great band line up and prime parking for those who stay for the after party.( Top 5 Corvettes, Top 5 Camaros, Top 5 Classics, Top 5 trucks, 5 fun awards and 1 best in show. $20 registration for each vehicle. $50 vendor registration.
ALL vehicle registration funds will go to the Taylor Fire Department Honor Guard Training. First responders from all over Texas attend training in Taylor for the Honor Guard. We are trying to help fund this important training as to not raise the cost to attendees.
Chevy vehicles only!!
Vendors contact Tia at 512-352-6364
Vehicles contact Robert at 512-968-4660
The Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff returns to Murphy Park June 8 and 9 with Texas Trophies and $ for winners and LOTS of fun!
Despicable Me 3 will be shown on the football field at Taylor Regional Park at dusk on Friday, June 8th! Grab the family, bring chairs, blankets and snacks to enjoy the show. This is a free event.
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 Blackshear/O.L. Price Ex-Student Association at Fannie Robinson Park for plenty of food, fun, and entertainment as they put on a celebration for Juneteenth!
Schedule:
12:00 p.m. – Celebration Kick-Off
12:00 p.m. – Gospel Fest
2:00 p.m. – Domino Tournament; $ Prize for 1st Place Winner!
3:00 p.m. – Talent Hour; $ Prize for 1st Place Winner!
Music by DJ Todd Engle
Bounce house for the kids
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.
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 the month! Stroll through a block and a half of beautiful cars while taking in the scenery of Historic Downtown.