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.

Oct
27
Thu
Family Night – Crafts
Oct 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
29
Sat
Main Street Car Show
Oct 29 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join us for a Taylor Made Texas signature event as we welcome hundreds of classic and exotic cars to our historic downtown for the 4th annual Main Street Car Show.

Oct
31
Mon
Halloween Spooktacular
Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Costume contests, free games and candy for young ones in Historic Downtown Taylor.

Nov
12
Sat
Dr. Dickey Parade & Health Fair
Nov 12 all-day

This day celebrates the life of Dr. James Lee Dickey and promotes good health for the community.

Nov
17
Thu
Taylor Third Thursday
Nov 17 all-day

In order to showcase the unique businesses in downtown Taylor, shops are open late (until 9 p.m.) on the third Thursday of every month!  Door prizes, music and food make this exciting event something to look forward to every month!

Art Night
Nov 17 @ 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.

Nov
24
Thu
Family Night – Crafts
Nov 24 @ 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.

 

Dec
1
Thu
Downtown Wine Swirl
Dec 1 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us Thursday, December 1st for a night full of sipping, strolling and shopping in Downtown Taylor, for the Inaugural Downtown Wine Swirl!

Tickets are on sale at Frills on Fourth, The Rhinestone Cowgirl and The City of Taylor!! Get the tickets while you can only a selected amount will be sold!

A $40 ticket includes a wine bag, wine glass and tastings to every winery!!

Participating Wineries:

Fiesta Winery
William Chris Winery
Pilot Knob Winery
Colorado River Winery
Texas Legato Winery

RSVP to the Facebook event for up-to-date information and special deals!

Dec
3
Sat
Main Street Christmas Bazaar
Dec 3 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

After strolling down Main Street for the best holiday deals, be sure to stop by the Main Street Christmas Bazaar, located at the Taylor ISD Main Street Events Center.

Vendors, groups and artisans offer their wares from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, December 3rd. Stop by to find that perfect gift, holiday decoration or just to stroll through the artistry and crafts.

Visit the Facebook event page for more information.

Victorian Christmas
Dec 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Visit the Moody Museum to create holiday ornaments with your children and tour the museum.