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.

Aug
24
Fri
Steins and ‘Staches Couples Date Night
Aug 24 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

It’s Steins and ‘Staches night and we’re feeling right!! Couples are invited to learn to wheel throw a pair of beer steins and decorate them with manly moustaches or beards and cute little foxes or bunnies. We’ll help couples learn to use the pottery wheel to make the steins from scratch and then do some decoratin’. We’ll have some Abba, Kool and The Gang, Earth, Wind and Fire spinning on the boombox. Local wines from Pilot Knob Winehouse and beers from Texas Beer Company available for purchase.

Great class for couples to experience making pottery together. Beer Steins will be fired and ready for pickup in a few days.

Class includes cost of two beer steins, underglazes, glazing and firing. This event is suitable for 21+.

Sep
8
Sat
Taylor Second Saturday
Sep 8 @ 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!

 

Fannie’s Splash Bash
Sep 8 @ 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Join us in Robinson Park for Fannie’s Splash Bash!

Hot Dogs: 6:30 PM
Foam Party Pit: 7-8:30 PM
Movies in the Park “Coco”: 9:00 PM

Bring chairs and a blanket.

This is a FREE and family-friendly event!

Sep
11
Tue
9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Sep 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

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Sep
16
Sun
Get Kott Painting at Pilot Knob Vineyard
Sep 16 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Sip on your favorite bottle of Pilot Knob wine, and enjoy step-by-step instruction with an experienced artist. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation. Canvas and all painting supplies provided. Light snacks and wine specials for all artists.

$40 per person. Only 15 spots available!

Sep
20
Thu
Art Night
Sep 20 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Taylor Public Library welcomes you to Coloring Night the third Thursday of each month 6:30 – 7:30 PM. All ages are welcome for all sorts of coloring. Colors and color pages will be provided, or you may bring your own supplies. For information please call the library at 512-352-3434.

Sep
27
Thu
Family Night – Crafts
Sep 27 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Taylor Public Library welcomes you to Family Night for activities, games, and more the fourth Thursday of each month 6:30 – 7:30 PM. For information please call the library at 512-352-3434.

 

Oct
7
Sun
Create Your Own Succulent Wine Bottle Event
Oct 7 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The latest social gathering event featuring plants, terrarium, and wine.

Join Pilot Knob Vineyard – Taylor for a fun evening of building your own Terrarium while you relax with a glass of wine. They will help you make your own creation and show you how to care for the plants. No experience necessary! Come out for a fun night and get your craft on.

Oct
13
Sat
Taylor Second Saturday
Oct 13 @ 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!

 

Live Storytelling Event: Deep in the Heart of Taylor
Oct 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The wheels are in motion to bring backyard storytelling to Taylor on October 13th courtesy of Friends of the Moody Museum. Our inaugural event, Deep in the Heart of Taylor, seeks to capture the town’s history, past to present, from all different angles. Storytellers share their tales under the stars while audience members relax in the museum garden. Museum opens to visitors at 6 PM followed by the main event on the lawn at 7 PM. Bring your chairs, blankets, snacks, and libations. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the main event to claim your spot.