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.

Aug
6
Fri
Jason L Clark, The Swift Drag, TBA
Aug 6 @ 8:00 pm – Aug 7 @ 12:00 am

Jay returns to the Black Sparrow with his pals the Swift Drag and more TBA!

No cover.

Aug
7
Sat
Sour Bridges – Jomo & the Possom Posse
Aug 7 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
How about a show with not one, but TWO headliners. What?!?
You need to be at this show! It’s probably the best thing you’ll do all year. Promise.
7$ cover.
Aug
13
Fri
Nøkken + The Grim – Acoustic Devil – Venustra
Aug 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Nøkken + The Grim is the ancient call of animal spirits. Symphonic neofolk music recalling the wild pathways, shamanic traditions and folk songs through primal electronics and acoustic instrumentals. Their music draws upon Old Norse and Magyar folkways.
Show starts at 8 PM, 5$ cover
Venustra – 8 PM
Acoustic Devil – 9 PM
Nøkken + The Grim – 10 PM
Aug
14
Sat
Taylor Second Saturday
Aug 14 @ 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!

 

Not Past 11
Aug 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Join us for an evening of jazz, funk, and rock with your favorite big band!
Downbeat at 8 PM – 8$ Cover
Aug
20
Fri
Chubby Knuckle Choir – Toney Rocks
Aug 20 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
This is going to be one excellent night of music!
7$ Cover
8PM – Toney Rocks
9PM – Chubby Knuckle Choir
Aug
21
Sat
Stupid Drama, Hotel Diplomats, Blue Tongue, Knives
Aug 21 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live Performance. No cover.
Aug
27
Fri
Chad Miller & The Good Fortune
Aug 27 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Chad Miller and The Good Fortune are an up-and-coming Texas Country/Americana band, based out of Amarillo, Texas. With Chad Miller on Lead Vocals and rhythm guitar, Andrew Fox on Lead Guitar, Jody Miller on Drums, and Dub Wood on Bass, they bring a unique blend of classic rock, country, and Americana music to the table.
8PM – 11PM – Cover 7$
Wayne Sutton – Bill Palmer
Aug 27 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
5$ cover.
Join us for an incredible night of music from two legendary songwriters.
Aug
28
Sat
Dancyr, Brother Stone, ItBegins, Wild Tinderbox
Aug 28 @ 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm
Back to the school of rocking!
5$ will save your ass from detention.
Dancyr – 8PM
Brother Stone – 9PM
ItBegins – 10PM
Wild Tinderbox – 11PM