Annual Events

Taylor ISD Theater Performances

Two times a year: Spring & Fall

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

July 19-20

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

October 26th

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

Held on September 11th each year

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

Held on July 4th each year

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

Every Saturday 10am – 2pm

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

Year-round

Taylor hosts numerous BBQ cook-offs throughout the year, including the Taylor International BBQ Cook-Off in August.

Mar
9
Sat
Outdoor Market Day
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Every second Saturday Vintique Mall is hosting an outdoor market day with over 15 vendors selling antiques and vintage items to local artisans. Southern Hospitality food truck will be there as well as Crafty Thirst Beer Bus selling local craft beer. In addition to the outdoor festivities, Vintique Mall has over 35 unique dealers selling a range of fine antiques to vintage treasures inside!

Taylor Second Saturday
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

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!

 

Mar
15
Fri
East X Northeast
Mar 15 @ 5:00 pm – Mar 16 @ 9:00 pm

Head East by Northeast for a full weekend of live music in historic downtown Taylor. This is the 3rd Annual EXNE Music Showcase, and there’s no cover or wristbands. Just great beer, great music and delicious food from Davis BBQ and the 2nd St. Farm 2 Market Deli.

Special Bonus:
On Saturday evening, we’re joining our downtown Taylor neighbors and organizing a pub crawl from our brewpub to Black Sparrow Music Parlor and then to Taylor Station Bar. Come join us for a Taylor Made good time!

Friday, March 15:
5 PM – Shane Bartell
7 PM – Dickie Lee Erwin

Saturday, March 16:
2 PM – Mark Garcia
4 PM – St. Patrick’s Day Pipes & Drums Pub Crawl
9 PM – Spooky Juke

Mar
16
Sat
St. Patrick’s Day Pipes & Drums Pub Crawl
Mar 16 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

The Taylor Professional Firefighter Association Local 4194 invites you to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Downtown Pub Crawl featuring the Pipes & Drums Bands from the Taylor & Round Rock Fire Departments.

St. Patricks Day Pipes & Drums Pub Crawl
Saturday, March 16
Downtown Taylor, TX
4 PM – Texas Beer Company
6 PM – Black Sparrow Music Parlor
8 PM – Taylor Station Bar

This event is a fundraiser for the firefighters, and our supporters will receive a souvenir pint glass and 1 free beer in exchange for a $20 donation. We’ll have an advance ticket registration link uploaded soon, or you can buy tickets at the door.

Please drink responsibly and arrange for a designated driver as needed. We want everyone to have a fun and safe time.

There will also be another firefighter pub crawl on Sunday, March 17th in Round Rock. Information coming soon.

Questions:
Contact Matt Whisenant at 512-415-8872.

Thanks for your support!
Taylor & Round Rock Firefighters

Mar
21
Thu
Art Night
Mar 21 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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.

Mar
23
Sat
Deep in the Heart of Taylor: Live Storytelling Event
Mar 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Gather ’round and lend us an ear as we spin tales of Taylor’s storied past! As part of the Moody Museum’s mission to educate the community about Taylor’s rich history, we are hosting the second live storytelling event in our series, Deep in the Heart of Taylor, at the home of Texas Governor Dan Moody. Mark your calendar for March 23rd, 7 p.m. and stay tuned for more details as the event develops. Doors open at 6, so come early to claim your seat!

Mar
28
Thu
Family Night – Crafts
Mar 28 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Taylor Public Library welcomes you to Family Night for activities, games, and more the fourth Thursday of each month 6:30 – 7:30 PM. For information please call the library at 512-352-3434.

 

Mar
30
Sat
Texas Beer Company’s 4th Annual Crawfish Boil
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am

Join Texas Beer Company Saturday, March 30th for their 4th Annual Texas Beer Company Crawfish Boil Party! The taproom opens at 11 AM, and the crawfish boil begins at noon.

Regular Plate: $12
2 Pounds of Crawfish, Corn and Potatoes

Large Plate: $20
4 Pounds of Crawfish, Corn & Potatoes

Apr
13
Sat
Taylor Second Saturday
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

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 Veterans 5K Beer Run
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Race, Drink Beer, Support Veterans!!!

Join us on April 13th for the second annual Taylor Veteran’s 5k Beer Run. Enjoy zipping through Murphy Park and our beautiful hike and bike trails through town while sampling beer brewed right here in Taylor! Live Music, Food, and plenty of Taylor Made Beer. Bring your family and friends and help support the American Legion and Veteran’s services in East Williamson County.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE
10:00 AM – Packet Pick Up
1:00 PM – Race Starts
3:00 PM – Awards and After Party (need help to finish all the beer!)
4:00 PM – Barbecue and Live Music
ENTRY FEES
Adult 21 & Over Early Bird Special through 3/31 – $30
Adult 4/1 – 4/12 – $35
Adult Race Day 4/13 – $40
Under 21 $25
AWARD CATEGORIES
Overall Male and Female
Top 3 Male/Female in the following age groups:  1-20 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 41-60, 61-99
PARKING
Parking will be on the north side of Memorial Stadium in Murphy Park behind the American Legion Hall