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.

Apr
1
Fri
Two Tons of Steel
Apr 1 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Before there was Americana, before there was Texas Country, Two Tons of Steel front man Kevin Geil and his original band, “Dead Crickets,” rocked a sound that blended the best of musical worlds and pushed the envelope of “Texas” sound with a signature brand of country meets punk.
The San Antonio-based group packed the small bars and local hangouts and quickly became the Alamo City’s most-loved band, earning them a spot on the cover of Billboard Magazine in 1996. It was the beginning of a twenty-year journey for Geil and the 4-piece ensemble.
Come see them live at Black Sparrow Music Parlor!
Apr
2
Sat
Blue Vibe Band
Apr 2 @ 8:00 pm

Blue Vibe the band that made Black Sparrow Music Parlor’s New Years Party so much fun is back! Featuring Timeca Seretti of ABC’s hit remake of The Wonder Years, Blue Vibe delivers the best is classic R&B, rock, and funk.

Apr
3
Sun
Monthly Pinball Tournament
Apr 3 @ 2:15 pm – 7:00 pm

Join Hangout Pinball Lounge on the 1st Sunday of every month for their monthly pinball tournament! There’s a $10 tournament entry fee and the top 4 winners win cash prizes (tournament entry collection). The qualifying rounds start at 2:15 pm and the top seed rounds start at 5 pm. This tournament is open to all skill levels!

Apr
8
Fri
Bill Palmer and Wayne Sutton
Apr 8 @ 8:00 pm

Bill Palmer and Wayne Sutton live at Black Sparrow Music Parlor!

Apr
9
Sat
Taylor Second Saturday
Apr 9 @ 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!

 

Chitter Chatter Comedy Showcase Hosted by Emily Howell
Apr 9 @ 8:00 pm
Chitter Chatter!
A Standup Comedy Showcase
Hosted by Emily Howell
Featuring Comedians:
  • Casey Rocket
  • Elizabeth Spears
  • Leo Garcia
  • Yola Lu
  • Jared Walls
  • Rochelle McConico

So many headliners, Moontower and multi-festival performing comics, and multi-talented, multi-genre comics are all on one list! All performing for YOU! in TAYLOR, TEXAS on the same night, at the renowned Black Sparrow Music Parlor! This is a show to behold!

Apr
10
Sun
Live! At Black Sparrow Music Parlor
Apr 10 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join Wm. Barrett Simms for brunch at the Black Sparrow Music Parlor from noon to 2 pm!
Apr
15
Fri
The Genders, The Exiles, Josh Langford Music
Apr 15 @ 8:00 pm
The Genders are a slinky, swaggering rock n roll band from Tel Aviv, Israel with 4 critically acclaimed albums under their belt and a new one on the way. Their songs have adorned films and TV series (True Blood, The Affair, The Good Wife, The Mayans, That’s My Boy). Now based in Austin, TX The Genders are bringing their incendiary Devil’s Music to the steamy bars and clubs of Texas with fervor.
The Exiles
Formed in July of 2019, Austin Texas’ The Exiles bring hook-laden hard rock and a high-energy live show that will unite fans of classic rock, hard rock, punk rock—even metal.
Josh Langford Music
Frontman of the Knocked Out Stiffs, guitarist of the Starving Wolves, once a member of The Bulemics, 13th Victim, Belligerent 86, and Krum Bums.
Don’t miss this show !!!!
Apr
16
Sat
City of Taylor Easter Egg Hunt
Apr 16 @ 10:00 am
Join the City of Taylor Main Street Program for the 2022 Easter Egg Hunt at Heritage Square Park starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 16.
Children will be divided into three age groups and hunt times will be staggered at different times and in different areas in the park:
0-3 years
4-6 years
7-10 years
Carbon Love
Apr 16 @ 8:00 pm

Carbon Love consists of two genre-bending musicians out of Dallas, TX. Lines blur between disco, hip-hop, and funk with this guitar-driven dance music.