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.

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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.

Nov
20
Sat
November Open Mic Night
Nov 20 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Come jump on stage and show your talent ! Singers, comedians, poets, spoken word, anything goes. Sign up starts at 7PM.

Nov
27
Sat
Escape From Thanksgiving Show
Nov 27 @ 8:00 pm

Escape from Thanksgiving with ArchEgo, Skum, and Queen of Casualties 8 PM.

Dec
4
Sat
UFO Garage Live Panel on UFOs and Aliens
Dec 4 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

UFO Garage presents a Live Taping of their Podcast along with Special guest Terry Lovelace. This live event will show compelling proof of Alien visitation and alleged government involvement. Q & A and meet and greet. So bring your question and own experiences to the table in this fun and informative live event.

Dec
5
Sun
Monthly Pinball Tournament
Dec 5 @ 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!

Dec
10
Fri
Nollaig, A Celtic Christmas Celebration
Dec 10 @ 8:00 pm
We’re excited to present Nollaig, A Celtic Christmas Celebration at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, Taylor, TX on Dec 10th. We can’t wait to celebrate the festive season with y’all!
Dec
11
Sat
Taylor Second Saturday
Dec 11 @ 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!

 

Gary Cain Band Live at Black Sparrow
Dec 11 @ 8:00 pm
“ridiculously talented, genre-bending guitarist…a jaw-dropper”
– Blues Matters Magazine (UK)
In 2019 the Gary Cain Band toured Europe, Canada, & the USA, including 10 major festival appearances. In 2018 they were semi-finalists at the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis and were the opening band for George Thorogood and the Destroyers.
In 2016 Gary placed 4th in the world in Grammy-winner Lee Ritenour’s “Six String Theory” blues guitar contest, the largest one in the world with entries from 48 countries, and judged by guitar greats including Joe Bonamassa, Steve Lukather, John Scofield, Vince Gill, & Ry Cooder.
Dec
17
Fri
Honky Tonk Christmas Party with Dale Watson and his Lone Stars
Dec 17 @ 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Honky Tonk Christmas Party with Dale Watson and his Lone Stars live at Black Sparrow Music Parlor. Tickets are on sale now!

Dec
18
Sat
90s Country Tribute Night
Dec 18 @ 8:00 pm

Black Sparrow Music Parlor presents a very special tribute to 90s Country Music.
They will also have some spots available for artists to play in this show and BSMP want to hear from you! Email blacksparrowmusicparlor@gmail.com with the subject 90s country tribute application. Send a video or recording of you singing a 90s country song to apply

Dec
31
Fri
New Years Eve Roaring 2022 To Do
Dec 31 2021 @ 7:00 pm – Jan 1 2022 @ 1:00 am

Get Tickets for this exclusive event on New Year’s Eve with Greenhouse Craft Food and Black Sparrow Music Parlor. It will be 1920’s themed with decadent food, drinks, and music from the band Blue Vibe. Tickets are $85 in advance and $100 the week of the event.