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.
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.
More info to come!
Kick off Fall 2019 with the Taylor Heritage Square Farmers Market on Main! The Market will start on Saturday, October 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Heritage Square Pavilion. The Market is scheduled to operate every Saturday until November 23.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Main Street Manager at 512-352-3463. Visit www.taylortx.gov for more information.
Join us for the holiday 2019 Wine Swirl in Downtown Taylor! This is your opportunity to sip, shop, and stroll through downtown Taylor while getting to know your local merchants. The event will be held on Friday, December 6, from 5-9 p.m.
The Taylor Wine Swirl has a variety of events to give the full experience of a fun and festive evening downtown. Southern Hospitality and Marco’s Pizza will be set up on 4th Street for shoppers and swirlers to dine under the stars and relax while the Chubby Knuckle Choir provides live music filling the streets of downtown Taylor.
The Wine Swirl will begin at 5 p.m. with a check-in location at Mezoozah Boutique and Corner Sweets where each participant will receive their swirl bag, which includes a “Let’s Swirl” wine glass, coupons from participating merchants, a map of participating locations, and a holiday bingo card for a final Wine Swirl prize. The holiday bingo card will be turned in at the check-out location at Trouvaille Antiques.
For more information, contact Main Street Manager Jan Harris at jan.harris@taylortx.gov or at 512-352-3463, or Lucretia Alvarez at lucretia.alvarez@taylortx.gov or at 512-309-6185
Several wineries from Taylor and the surrounding areas will be on hand to sample their vintages, and participating shops will stay open from 5 to 9 p.m. and offer special discounts, just in time for the holiday season.
Tickets are $29.95 and are on sale at these locations:
Amy’s Attic
Sweet & Southern Finds
Liberty’s Consigned Finds
Friends of the Bride
Trouvaille Antiques
Cherry Tree Creative & The Nest Box
Mezoozah Boutique & Corner Sweets
Rhinestone Cowgirl
Frills on Fourth
Red Cap Cigar Lounge.
Join us for a fun evening in Downtown Taylor!
Share the joy of the holiday season in Downtown Taylor at an arts & crafts extravaganza. The event will also feature local food vendors. Come check off your Christmas shopping list from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. You can even visit with Santa from 1 – 3 p.m.
Indoor space is full at this time but we are still accepting applications for outdoor vendor booths through November 27. Visit www.taylortx.gov for a vendor application or contact Lucretia Alvarez at lucretia.alvarez@taylortx.gov or by phone at 512-309-6185.
Join the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance for the Parade of Lights! This event will take place on December 7 at 7 p.m. in Downtown Taylor. After the parade, Taylor’s Parks and Recreation Department will host the tree lighting ceremony in Heritage Square! Watch Downtown come to life with the 30 foot tree.
Claydies Night Ladies Night Out-Paint Your Own Pottery Level: Beginner + Let’s get muddy! It’s Claydies Night at Art Off Center , is our monthly ladies night out event to paint your own pottery. We provide a selection of bisque pieces to choose from, art supplies and instruction. We’ll have some Abba, Kool and The Gang, Earth, Wind and Fire spinning on the boombox. Bring a bottle of wine for your “claydies” ( BYOB ) to enjoy while decorating. This is a fun paint your own pottery night for you and your friends! Great class for groups that like to do “paint your own” style art. Your piece will be fired and ready for pickup in a few days. Participants will get one-on-one time an instructor throughout. We want you to have a great time creating pottery whether you are beginners or more advanced. Our goal is to provide you with a great Claydies Night to remember! Includes cost of one selected piece, underglazes, glazing and firing. This class is suitable for 21+. We will fire your piece(s) in our kiln and pieces will be ready for pickup in a few days. FAQs Is there minimum age for Claydies Night? This event is suitable for ages 21+. What should I wear? Please dress for some messy fun; comfortable clothes and casual shoes are best. How can I find Art Off Center? We’re located on Potter’s Alley via the double door entrance on the alley off Talbot Street. Parking available on Talbot Street, close to the intersection of 2nd Street and Main Street. We’re located on the back of the McCrory Timmerman building in historic downtown Taylor, Texas. 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 Central Texas Dressage Society (CTDS) promotes the cooperation and interchange of ideas among those who are engaged or interested in dressage and dressage-related activities. We provide our members and guests with opportunities for learning and competing. We stimulate interest in the local community and sponsor meetings and other educational activities, providing activities at a variety of geographical locations.
For more information, visit http://ctdsdressage.org/
Spectator Admission: FREE!
Spectator Parking: FREE!
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!
Breweries across Williamson County are coming together for another House that BEER built, which we are so excited is going to be built right here in Taylor. So for the next year, the last Sunday of every month will be the House that BEER built day with a dollar from every Texas Beer Company beer sold being donated. So come on out and help us ensure this project is a success and we are able to help provide a home for a family in need right here in our community.
Additionally we will be dreaming up more ideas and ways to raise awareness about this project. If you have some thought, please feel free to share them with our team. And of course if you would like to donate money directly that would be greatly appreciated.
https://www.facebook.com/donate/631207234031001/631207267364331/
We have not set a final goal yet, but we want to make sure the Taylor Craft Beer Community does our part to make this dream a reality!
We want to thank Pat from San Gabriel River Brewery for spearheading this effort. And we want to thank Rentsch Brewery, Barrow Brewing Co., Bluebonnet Beer Co., Whitestone Brewery and Redhorn Coffee House and Brewing Co. for also participating. There will be lots of way to contribute at their breweries as well.
Habitat for Humanity brings people and communities together to create and sustain home ownership opportunities, so please donate a few dollars, or come to any of the events at any of our breweries and help make this homeownership dream a reality.
Cheers y’all!
WELCOME 2020 !
Join us for our 2nd annual New Years Even Pub Crawl in downtown Taylor. Local bars and venues come together together to celebrate the year’s end and welcome the new.
We’ll start out at Curb Side Coffee House for music, food and drinks at 6pm, move over to Pilot Knob Vineyard -Taylor for wine at 7pm, then over to Texas Beer Company for beer, food and music at 8pm, then to Black Sparrow Music Parlor at 9:30 for (Scarlet’s Eyes), beer & cocktails. We will end our night at Taylor Station Bar from 11pm to 1am with a champagne toast at midnight. (This is a free event at all venues).
SCHEDULE:
6:00 PM – Curb Side Coffee House
7:00 PM – Pilot Knob Vineyard -Taylor
8:00 PM – Texas Beer Company
9:30 PM – Black Sparrow Music Parlor – Scarlet’s Eyes
11:00 PM – Taylor Station Bar
Please remember to arrange for a safe ride home and drink responsibly.
Happy New Year!