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.
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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.
DOWNTOWN TAYLOR PUB CRAWL! Downtown Taylor venues have come together to create (possibly the first) DOWNTOWN PUB CRAWL! We’ll start the night out at Texas Beer Co. at 8pm, move over to Black Sparrow at 9:30, and then down to Taylor Station at 11 where we will all ring in the new year together with a champagne toast!
8:00 PM – Texas Beer Company
9:30 PM – Black Sparrow Music Parlor – Scarlet’s Eyes
11:00 PM – Taylor Station Bar
Happy New Year!
The Williamson County Youth Expo is an organization dedicated to the success of educating and cultivating the minds of today’s youth. This show is more to our youth and volunteers than, just a livestock show. It is a route to which we can advocate for the agriculture industry; as well as an expression of lifelong opportunities. The WCYE is a livestock show with a market and breeding livestock show. We also have a photography contest, Ag. Mechanic contest, speaking contest and Marketplace contest.
Please contact Williamson County Expo Center for individual event times.
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!
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.
Trainer Time is a laid back less structured event to help prepare your horse for Saturdays Race. There are no exhibition pages, specific time slots or a certain order. Show up from 5-10 P.M. You MUST purchase a wristband and have it on to ride in the warm-up area as well as in the arena. Wristbands are $25 CASH ONLY and you may get it at the announcer stand.
Contact Mitzi at 512-422-4821 with any questions.
Flyball is a dog sport where teams of four dogs race against each other over a line of hurdles to a springloaded box, “catch” a tennis ball from the box and then race back to their handlers with the ball. The fastest team that runs without any errors wins.
The course consists of the start line, 4 hurdles spaced 10 feet apart and a box. The start line is outfitted with a line of red, yellow, and green lights, similar to what you would see at a drag race. A large space behind the course (runback area) allows the teams to position themselves and give their dogs a running start.
Go Fast Races is back with another big event! Entry Office opens at 7:00 A.M. with off stake exhibition following at 7:30 A.M. with morning slack at 9:00 A.M. 5D Open evening race begins at 7:00 P.M. There is no admission cost for spectators, and the concession stand will be open! Come join in on the fun!
Public Admission: FREE
Parking: FREE
6th Annual 5K to benefit the Taylor Garden Club. Taylor Garden Club provides Scholarships for youths who are pursuing careers in ecology, horticulture, landscaping, arbor and forestry studies and other career fields relating to growing things. We also work closely with the City of Taylor and the parks system to assist with planned tree and garden plantings and maintenance.
08:00 AM – Registration and packet pickup
09:00 AM – 5K Run/Walk
10:00 AM – Kids’ Dash
$25 – 5K for 19 and over
$15 – 5K for 18 and under
$10 – Kids Dash
$10 – Sleepwalker (Shirt Only (must register by 1/7/19))
Masters Male/Female (40 +)
1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99
Friday 4-6 pm
1514 W Lake Drive Taylor Texas 76574 — Race registration available! Check or cash only
Race registration and pickup also available race morning on site until 8:45 a.m. Check or cash only
Week night Jackpots for the Go Fast Junkie Racer that wants more than the weekend experience as well as an opportunity to work horses during the week!
The race format is an Open 4D with 1/2, 1/2, 1 splits on time IF less than 75 Runners. If there are 75 or more runners the race format is a 5D with 1/2 splits. Both Formats are Equal Payout!
$150 Added Money up to 75 Runners, $250 Added if over 75 Runners!
Exhibitions offered prior to race. Exhibitions offered after race if time permits.
For more information, www.gofastraces.com/jackpots
Public Admission: FREE
Parking: FREE