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 Central Texas Hunter Jumper Association is dedicated to providing an optimal show circuit for the greater Austin and surrounding areas. The CTHJA Summer Circuit is a three-show series.
This laid back event would be great for families to attend to watch racers and riders jump over barriers in a race against the clock.
For more information, visit www.cthja.com
Spectator Admission and Parking: FREE!
The Real Texas Gun Show is proud to be a place where small mom and pop vendors share the floor with large dealers that buy, sell, and trade firearms at our shows.
Our Vendors are some of the most reputable in the State of Texas! The variety at our shows is extensive and often times, if we don’t have it, they don’t make it.
However, we don’t just sell guns, we provide several items such as:
- Prepper / Survivalist supplies and equipment
- hunting gear
- fishing gear
- camping supplies
- even ATV’s from time to time
- …and much, much more!
We take great pride in providing a clean, SAFE, atmosphere to our public at a reasonable ticket price. Bring the children and the wife, even your mother will enjoy our events.
Admission: $8.00
4 or more adults each get $2 off admission! (Coupon not good with any other offer)
$1 off for NRA memberships & with military ID
Show Hours:
Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Showtimes 3:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
Ticket Outlets:
Taylor Press (512) 352-8535
La Familia Enterprises (254) 773-1775
Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce (512) 352-6364
For more information, call La Familia Enterprises (254) 773-1775
The Williamson County Expo Center is not selling advance tickets.
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.
Central Texas Dressage Society is a non-profit to promote and educate people about the equine sport of Dressage.
Central Texas Dressage Society will be holding a mini(schooling) show for our member to practice and gain experience. This event is for all experiences levels of horses and riders.
Spectator Admission: FREE!
Spectator Parking: FREE!
Any questions regarding the entry form, please email Erika at minishows@ctdsdressage.org or text 512 922-5400.
Sip and Spin
Couples Date Night
Let’s get muddy! It’s Couples Date Night at Art Off Center for a Friday night of pottery making and socializing with friends. Get a group together or make it a date night! Couples are invited to learn to use the pottery wheel for the first time to throw a pair of beer steins/coffee mugs and decorate them with sprigs or with our assortment of texture tools. We’ll help couples learn to use the pottery wheel to make the steins or mugs from scratch and then do some decoratin’.
Great class for couples to experience making pottery together. The first 20 minutes will focus on a studio tour and demonstrations of throwing a cup on the wheel. Participants will get one-on-one time with the instructor(s) throughout. We want you to have a great time creating pottery whether you are a beginner or more advanced. However, please remember this is just an introduction to clay! We cannot guarantee high-quality results for pottery made during the session. Our goal is to provide you with a great evening to remember!
We will fire your pieces in our kiln with a single glaze of your choice from our studio selection. Steins or mugs will be fired and ready for pickup in a few days.
We’ll have some Abba, Kool and The Gang, Earth, Wind and Fire spinning on the boombox. Local beers from Texas Beer Company available for purchase and feel free to BYOB, so please drink responsibly! We’re located on Potter’s Alley, direct entrance off Talbot Street/Main Street on the alley side of the McCrory Timmerman building. Parking on Talbot Street.
Each ticket is priced for a couple (two people). Class includes the cost of two steins or mugs, underglazes, glazing, and firing.
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
This event is suitable for 21+.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact us at info@artoffcenter.com or 512-666-9003
What’s the refund policy?
No refunds once purchase is made. Please understand that Art Off Center is a small business, and we rely on customers like you to help this studio thrive!
The Taylor Fire Department brings the community together every year to honor those who lost their lives in the attacks of 2001. Join us for a parade of emergency personnel and vehicles.
Join SRSLY chocolate’s co-owner, Robin Simoneaux-Williamson, for an in-depth and hands-on exploration of bon bons. Situated inside our chocolate factory in beautiful downtown Taylor, TX, students will paint, shell, fill and cap bon bons from scratch and learn the fundamentals of ganache formulation. Each student goes home with a 24 piece set of the bon bons they created! To ensure personal attention to each student, seating is very limited.
TAYLOR SHOWTIMES/DATES:
Friday, September 13: 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Saturday, September 14: 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 7:30 PM
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This year’s show is packed with breathtaking special effects, concert style sound and lighting and 3 RINGS bursting with excitement, laughter, and memories that families will always cherish. The very best performers from over 22 countries make up this action jammed, fast-paced 100-minute performance in a Theatrical European 3 RING setting. FEATURING The Largest Elephant on Earth! Chinese Acrobats, Daring Aerial Artists, 6 Motorcycles in the Sphere of Fear, Racing camels performing with the largest and smallest horses on EARTH, Contortionists, the funniest Clowns, Jugglers as seen on America’s Got Talent, not enough room to list any more!!!
KIDS FUN ZONE: ride an elephant, a camel, a circus pony, a giant slide, or a bouncy house and the whole family can get their face painted like Spiderman. Come hungry cause there’s plenty of food.
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TICKET INFORMATION
*Free Children’s Tickets have been distributed to area elementary schools, pre-schools, daycare centers, fast food, convenience stores, salons, and large employers.
**Ticket prices are subject to change on show day
Online and Phone Sales End at 10:30AM on Show Day
Important Purchasing Information:
- ONE Free Kid’s Ticket is valid PER PAID ADULT. If you have a Free Kid’s Ticket, no other ticket purchase is necessary for your child.
- Free Kid Tickets are valid for children ages 3-13. Children under 3 are free unless they require a seat.
- Free Kid Tickets have been distributed to locations surrounding the venue. Including all elementary schools, daycare centers, fast food places, gas stations, community centers, churches, and local area merchants.
- The Free Kid’s Ticket must be presented at the box office day of show in order for the child to get in for free. Free Kid’s Tickets can be upgraded to VIP at the door.
- The $12.50 adult first 100 deal can be used in conjunction with a Free Kid’s Ticket.
- Seating is first-come first-serve in the level you purchase. Arrive early for the best seats. Doors open one hour prior to the show for the Kid’s Fun Zone.
- The Refer Your Friends 20% Discount Code EXPIRES AFTER 72 HOURS; Discount code will NOT be honored after expiration.
Learn about businesses and services in Taylor and across East Williamson County. Play games, win prizes and check out what Taylor has to offer. Last year, more than $4K in gifts and prizes were distributed. You can’t win if you don’t come!