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.
Join us for our 6th annual bridal expo and fashion show. We are excited to share that this year’s event will provide indoor and outdoor vendors with a bridal show indoors with a Glam and Go for photo ops outdoors. Brides will get to see what their gowns will look like indoors and outdoors!!! Come to check out the latest in bridal fashions!
Don’t miss this unique bridal event and meet vendors who will make your dreams come true! We have the perfect vendors! Door prizes, special deals and more…
What to expect:
- BRIDAL FASHION SHOW
- WEDDING TIPS & DEMOS
- TREASURE HUNT – must visit ALL vendors to qualify for door prizes and be entered in a grand prize drawing.
- DOOR PRIZES – presented throughout the day
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.
A Sami Show has been a Central Texas tradition Since 1975!
Come support many small businesses all under one roof! Shop for unique art, crafts, home decor, original jewelry, yard art, trendy boutique clothing, bath and body, unqiue gifts, gourmet foods and more!
Saturday 10-5 & Sunday 11-4
Adults $5 – kids 12 and under free
Visit www.samishow.com for more info
Hit the shops in Taylor for a holly jolly time shopping small for your holiday gifting needs!
This event is intended to support small businesses and is sponsored by American Express.
Join us for the holiday Wine Swirl in Downtown Taylor! This is your opportunity to sip, shop, and stroll through downtown Taylor while getting to know your local merchants.
Several wineries from Taylor and the surrounding areas will be on hand to sample their vintages, and participating shops will stay open from 5 to 9 p.m. and offer special discounts, just in time for the holiday season.
Wine Swirl tickets are $40, and can be purchased in advance at City Hall or at Rhinstone Cowgirl (123 W. Fourth Street).
Mistletoe Market will feature handmade goods by local area Texas artists and artisans, including jewelry, ceramics, housewares, botanicals, woodwork, metalwork, fiber work, wearables and more.
There will be holiday refreshments served throughout the event at the adjoining businesses, Curb Side Coffee House and the 2nd St. Farm 2 Market Deli. In addition, we’ll have special holiday events throughout the weekend, to include a Mistletoe Kissing Booth with friendly pups sponsored by Texas Critter Crusaders, a Texas-style nativity scene for photo ops and local carolers!
Mistletoe Market will occur simultaneously during these Taylor weekend events: Taylor Conservation & Heritage Society’s Holiday Homes Tour and the AMA’s Parade of Lights.
Join the joy of the holiday season by coming to City Hall for an arts and crafts extravaganza during A Main Street Christmas in Taylor, Texas. The City’s Main Street Program is hosting this event on the first Saturday in December at City Hall, 400 Porter St., Taylor.
Tour several of Taylor’s lovely historic homes.
Tickets for sale at Vintage Affaire, Frills on Fourth, Curb Side Coffee, Taylor Chamber of Commerce. This event benefits the Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society.
String those lights, practice those Christmas carols, and get your sleigh bells on…it’s time to roll down Main Street in Taylor for the annual lighted Taylor Christmas Parade! This event is hosted by the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance and features floats, groups, and vehicles on a trip down Main Street. The parade travels from Murphy Park down 12th to Main and then down Main St. to 3rd. It begins at 7 p.m.
Mistletoe Market will feature handmade goods by local area Texas artists and artisans, including jewelry, ceramics, housewares, botanicals, woodwork, metalwork, fiber work, wearables and more.
There will be holiday refreshments served throughout the event at the adjoining businesses, Curb Side Coffee House and the 2nd St. Farm 2 Market Deli. In addition, we’ll have special holiday events throughout the weekend, to include a Mistletoe Kissing Booth with friendly pups sponsored by Texas Critter Crusaders, a Texas-style nativity scene for photo ops and local carolers!
Mistletoe Market will occur simultaneously during these Taylor weekend events: Taylor Conservation & Heritage Society’s Holiday Homes Tour and the AMA’s Parade of Lights.