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 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!
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!
A Sami Show is an arts and crafts marketplace designed to bring the finest arts and crafts and the latest trends in home decorating to the consumer.
Since 1975, our arts and crafts shows have been known among shoppers and artisans alike for their quality, variety, and uniqueness.
Adults $5 – Kids 12 & under Free
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 11am – 4pm
Set up and registration begin at 8 a.m.
Poles in the water at 9 a.m. – Noon
The event is free and open to the public.
A limited amount of pre-rigged loaner poles and bait are provided if you don’t have your own! Trophies are awarded in various age categories for the largest fishes caught.
Participation trophies and tee shirts can be purchased at the event.
Prizes:
- Trophies are awarded to the 1st and 2nd place winners in each age group who catch the longest fish: 6 years old and younger, 7 – 11 years old and 12 – 16 years old.
- Trophies are also given to the top fundraisers of donations for KIDFISH Foundation.
- Winners qualify to participate in the state’s annual KIDFISH Classic held in south Texas each year on Father’s Day in mid-June.
NOTE: Please be aware that bad weather (thunder and lightning) on Saturday may result in a reschedule date. Watch the city’s social media / emails for updates. However, a light rain will not delay the event. Please dress accordingly and wear sunscreen as needed.
Call 512-352-5818 for more details.
Repticon Reptile and Exotic Animal Conventions is the national leader in producing reptile and exotic pet shows throughout the United States. For over ten years Repticon has been bringing thousands of reptiles and exotic pets from the top breeders and educators to cities throughout the country. Join us at a city near you to learn more about reptiles and amphibians in live animal encounters and to buy reptiles and exotic pets direct from the experts at prices better than you will find anywhere else!
-Repticon
Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm (VIP Entry at 9:00am)
Sunday: 10:00am-4:00pm (No VIP Early Entry)
Adults – $10, Children (5-12) – $5, Under 5 – Free / Visit the website for special offers on 2-day and VIP tickets
For more information, visit http://repticon.com/
So excited to hold our first annual Screwtoberfest! Since the true Oktoberfest runs from Sept 21 to Oct 6, we are going to celebrate right in the middle on Sept 28. We are going to flood the tap wall with some good German beers, as well as, some local Oktoberfest brews.
3pm – Schnitzel Wagon
4-6pm – Czech Melody Masters
7-9pm – MorningStar