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.

Apr
27
Thu
Downtown Wine Swirl
Apr 27 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

You all had a ball at our Wine Swirl in December so we are bringing you another this Spring!!

We will have food trucks, live music and wineries in our downtown stores where you can sip, stroll and shop Downtown Taylor!

Participating Wineries:
•Fiesta Winery
•Pilot Knob Winery
•Colorado River Winery
•Texas Legato Winery

More wineries are adding to the list… stay tuned to hear who is join us!

Your $40 ticket gets you tastings to each winery, a wine swirl swag bag and a wine swirl glass!

Tickets can be purchased with cash or check at the following locations:

•Frills on Fourth
•Little Liberty’s
•Rhinestone Cowgirl
•Cherry Tree Creative

Apr
29
Sat
Taylor HodgePodge Market
Apr 29 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Booth after booth of handmade items, unique gifts, and a hodge podge of offerings you can’t find in a mall… have fun and support local, small businesses at this event!

Admission is just $5, or FREE with 4 cans of food for the local food pantry.

Apr
30
Sun
Taylor HodgePodge Market
Apr 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Booth after booth of handmade items, unique gifts, and a hodge podge of offerings you can’t find in a mall… have fun and support local, small businesses at this event!

Admission is just $5, or FREE with 4 cans of food for the local food pantry.

May
6
Sat
Austin-Area Train Show
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday, May 6th: 10am – 5pm

Sunday, May 7th: 10am – 4pm

Enjoy over 16,000 square feet of model railroading including:

  • Operating Railroads
  • Dozens of Vendors
  • Buy and Sell
  • All Scales
  • Raffle
  • Clinics
  • Self-Guided Area Layout Tour
  • Free Parking
  • Refreshments available

Admission is $7. Children 12 and under are FREE with an adult!

Blackland Prairie Days
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Blackland Prairie Days @ Taylor's Historic District

Celebrate Taylor’s rich cultural heritage with us! Taylor’s Blackland Prairie Days is a day of live music, barbecue, craft beer, kids activities, arts & crafts, and more. Grab your friends and head down to Taylor, where local goods, great barbecue and friendly people are in abundance. You won’t want to miss this Central Texas festival!

 

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.

Festival: 10 am to 4 pm

 

May
7
Sun
Austin-Area Train Show
May 7 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday, May 6th: 10am – 5pm

Sunday, May 7th: 10am – 4pm

Enjoy over 16,000 square feet of model railroading including:

  • Operating Railroads
  • Dozens of Vendors
  • Buy and Sell
  • All Scales
  • Raffle
  • Clinics
  • Self-Guided Area Layout Tour
  • Free Parking
  • Refreshments available

Admission is $7. Children 12 and under are FREE with an adult!

May
13
Sat
Taylor Second Saturday
May 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!

 

May
18
Thu
Art Night
May 18 @ 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.

May
20
Sat
Taylor Lions Crawfish Boil
May 20 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

All you can eat Crawfish! Chicken, Sausage, Potatoes, Corn, Red Beans n Rice as long as it last!

BYOB, Live Music and Auction!

All proceeds go towards the local eyeglass program, Texas Lions Camp and Leader Dog for the Blind.

Tickets are $25 each.

May
25
Thu
Family Night – Crafts
May 25 @ 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.