Annual Events
Taylor ISD Theater Performances
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
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
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
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
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
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
Taylor hosts numerous BBQ cook-offs throughout the year, including the Taylor International BBQ Cook-Off in August.
Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us from 6:00pm to 8:00pm the following nights to visit the one and only Santa:
Friday, Dec. 9
Saturday, Dec. 10
Thursday, Dec. 15
Friday, Dec. 16
Saturday, Dec. 17
Friday, Dec. 23 (Santa will be at the North Pole on Saturday, Dec. 24)
Join the Immanuel Lutheran Church for a live nativity scene.
December 10 & 11 / 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
411 CR 401 Taylor TX 76574
Contact: 512-365-9494
The holidays are here, and we are celebrating in a big Taylor Made Texas way! 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!
This month, the event with feature some holiday surprises:
- Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas at Heritage Square
- A visit from Santa Claus
- Special treats and deals for holiday shopping
- Christmas Carolers
- Holiday light decorations
- and more!
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.
Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us from 6:00pm to 8:00pm the following nights to visit the one and only Santa:
Friday, Dec. 9
Saturday, Dec. 10
Thursday, Dec. 15
Friday, Dec. 16
Saturday, Dec. 17
Friday, Dec. 23 (Santa will be at the North Pole on Saturday, Dec. 24)
Join us for a family friendly night of entertainment! Featuring the holiday classic, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the whole family is invited to this FREE event. Pack the blankets and law chairs, sit among the beautiful holiday lights, and snack on some popcorn and refreshments (available on site).
After the movies, be sure to stick around and complete all your last-minute holiday shopping during Third Thursday, downtown merchants will be open late that evening and offer special treats and discounts during Third Thursday.
Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us from 6:00pm to 8:00pm the following nights to visit the one and only Santa:
Friday, Dec. 9
Saturday, Dec. 10
Thursday, Dec. 15
Friday, Dec. 16
Saturday, Dec. 17
Friday, Dec. 23 (Santa will be at the North Pole on Saturday, Dec. 24)
Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us from 6:00pm to 8:00pm the following nights to visit the one and only Santa:
Friday, Dec. 9
Saturday, Dec. 10
Thursday, Dec. 15
Friday, Dec. 16
Saturday, Dec. 17
Friday, Dec. 23 (Santa will be at the North Pole on Saturday, Dec. 24)
Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us from 6:00pm to 8:00pm the following nights to visit the one and only Santa:
Friday, Dec. 9
Saturday, Dec. 10
Thursday, Dec. 15
Friday, Dec. 16
Saturday, Dec. 17
Friday, Dec. 23 (Santa will be at the North Pole on Saturday, Dec. 24)