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.

Dec
15
Thu
Taylor Third Thursday: Holiday Edition
Dec 15 all-day

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:

Art Night
Dec 15 @ 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.

Santa on the Square
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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)

Christmas Movie on the Square
Dec 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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.

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Dec
16
Fri
Santa on the Square
Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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)

Dec
17
Sat
Santa on the Square
Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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)

Dec
22
Thu
Family Night – Crafts
Dec 22 @ 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
23
Fri
Santa on the Square
Dec 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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)

Jan
5
Thu
Open Ride Night
Jan 5 @ 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Open Ride Night is a free event hosted by the Williamson County Expo Center, featuring a specified time for open arena ride, timed barrel exhibitions, and timed pole bending exhibitions.

Schedule:
4:00pm – 6:00pm Open Arena
6:10pm – 7:15pm Timed Barrel Exhibitions
7:20pm – 7:45pm Timed Pole Bending Exhibitions
7:50pm – 8:30pm Timed Barrel Exhibitions

Jan
9
Mon
WCLA Livestock Show & Youth Fair
Jan 9 – Jan 16 all-day

For the first time, the WCLA is bringing their annual Livestock Show and Youth Fair to Taylor, Texas! The Youth Show will feature non-livestock projects — anything from baking to photography — and the livestock show will feature the best of the best animals!

2017 Livestock Schedule:

  • Mon, 1/9: Poultry and Rabbit Show
  • Tues, 1/10: Lamb and Goat Show
  • Wed, 1/11: Swine Arrival and Gilt Show
  • Thurs, 1/12: Market Swine Show
  • Fri, 1/13: Heifer and Steer Show
  • Auction: Jan 16, 2017