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!
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.
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
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
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 will be on the north side of Memorial Stadium in Murphy Park behind the American Legion Hall
Follow the bunny trail over to the Moody Museum for DIY fun and more! Children from grades K-4 and their families are invited to attend this FREE workshop to make custom dip-dyed eggs (mess-free option available for younger children), meet the Easter Bunny, and compete in our East bonnet/hat contest. Light refreshments will be served.
Easter Bunny Pictures: $10 for (2) 5×7 photos and a digital file sent to your email.
Bonnet/Hat Contest: Open to all girls and boys. Please create your piece and home and have it ready when you arrive. Winners will be announced at 2:30 PM. Prizes for top three entries!
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.
This annual 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 historic preservation, education, economic development, and heritage tourism.
- Date: Saturday, May 4, 2019
- Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Place: Taylor’s Historic Downtown District | Main Street
Live Entertainment all day on two stages!!
Starting at 10 a.m. with the opening ceremony at Heritage Square Park.
Kid Fest
The festival features plenty of fun activities for the kids including the Heritage Square Splash Pad, train rides, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, duck pond, and much more.
Arts & Crafts
Booths featuring arts and crafts, plants, baked goods and retail merchandise will all be available to provide a unique shopping experience for everyone.
Food
Look for a variety of food and drink so you can spend the day strolling through the festival. Funnel cakes, kettle corn, sausage wraps, snow cones, and local favorites will make you hungry for more! Take a moment to visit some of our downtown restaurants after the festival or on your next visit to Taylor.
Entertainment
Live entertainment will feature local and area talent to celebrate our community’s diversity and live bands for the street dance. Cultural and heritage music and song will be showcased throughout the day and into the early evening. No better way to spend the weekend!
Attention Vendors
If you are interested in participating, need an application or just want information, contact Lucretia Alvarez at 512-309-6185.
VENDOR APPLICATION
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
We welcome businesses and individuals who are interested in securing a sponsorship for the festival and encourage you to look through our Sponsorship Package to see what level fits your needs.
SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION
Texas Beer Co. is celebrating our 3rd year anniversary on Saturday, May 4th. We’ll have a special release beer on tap along with our regular flagships. Thank you for making TBC a people-powered brewery, and we appreciate all your support!
Our party will overlap with Taylor’s annual Blackland Prairie Days Festival. Main Street will be blocked off downtown to make a giant beer garten with an outdoor music stage from 10 AM – 4 PM. We’ll have BBQ, paella, food trucks, kids’ activities, art vendors and delicious craft beer, so come spend the day in historic downtown Taylor and join the festivities!
LIVE MUSIC AT 2ND & MAIN:
10 a.m. — National Anthem featuring Taylor High School Choir
10:20 a.m. — Taylor High School Jazz Band
11 a.m. — Czech Melody Masters
12:30 p.m. — Chubby Knuckle Choir
2 p.m. — Debionairres (1st set)
3 p.m. — Group photo in front of McCrory Building
3:15 p.m. — Debionairres (2nd set)
LIVE MUSIC AT HERITAGE SQUARE:
11 a.m. — Taylor Middle School Cheerleaders
Noon — Grand Finale
2 p.m. — Guzman Ballet Folkorico
We’ve come a long way over the last 3 years, and with your continued support, we can continue distributing to more stores across the great state of Texas!
Cheers!
Texas Beer Co
Handcrafted & Taylor Made
Bring your pet to the Austin Pet Expo! May 11 and 12 at the Williamson County Expo Center. Shopping, adoptions, free nail trims, discounted vaccinations, and more. Plus meet vets, trainers, groomers and find other pet services and products from local and national vendors.
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.