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.

Feb
5
Sat
Rockabilly Night with Giddy Up Go and the Lochness Rockers
Feb 5 @ 8:00 pm

Rockabilly Night with Giddy Up Go and The Lochness Rockers

Feb
6
Sun
School of Rock End of Season 10 Show
Feb 6 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Save the date! Join the School of Rock – Round Rock at the Black Sparrow Music Parlor for the End of Season 10 Show! There will be Psych Rock, House Band, 80’s vs. 90’s, Motown, Rock 101, and an Adult Band!

Monthly Pinball Tournament
Feb 6 @ 2:15 pm – 7:00 pm

Join Hangout Pinball Lounge on the 1st Sunday of every month for their monthly pinball tournament! There’s a $10 tournament entry fee and the top 4 winners win cash prizes (tournament entry collection). The qualifying rounds start at 2:15 pm and the top seed rounds start at 5 pm. This tournament is open to all skill levels!

Feb
11
Fri
Steaks and Country Music Night
Feb 11 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Steaks and Country Music what could be better? Grilling them Greenhouse style! Ribeye’s, Sirloins, and more with all the fixings plus country music from David Touchton and Tyler Stuckey.

David Touchton and Tyler Stuckey
Feb 11 @ 8:00 pm

Texas Country and Blues artist David Touchton with special guest Tyler Stuckey 8 PM

Feb
12
Sat
Taylor Second Saturday
Feb 12 @ 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!

 

Sweethearts Dinner Night
Feb 12 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Valentines is on a Monday this year so we are giving you the chance to have a Pre Valentines Sweethearts Dinner on Saturday Night.
Menu (3 Course) $42 Per Person
Course 1
Spinach Salad with strawberries, feta, cucumber, red onion, shallot vinaigrette
or
Butternut Squash Soup with pepitas and bacon lardons.
Course 2
Salmon with lemon beurre blanc, creamy polenta, Brussel Sprouts
or
Surf and Turf, sirloin with fried shrimp, parmesan mashed potatoes, poached tomatoes, swiss chard, red wine demi.
or
(Vegan) Mushroom Risotto with tomatoes, Brussels, basil cream sauce, Portobello, balsamic reduction.
Course 3
Chocolate Cheesecake, raspberries
or
Fruit Napoleon, coriander sugar crisp, vanilla glaze (vegan)
Served with a glass of Champagne
* Gluten-free options can be prepared with prior notice at time of reservation.
Reservations available at
5:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM
in addition we have a live performance with The Presley Project (The songbook of Elvis Presley) that night to make it an extra romantic evening!
Show at 8 PM
For Reservations
call
512-595-5090
Limited Seating Available
Take out and curbside available for this dinner
The Presley Project
Feb 12 @ 8:00 pm

The Presley Project is a Central Texas band committed to the music of Elvis Presley. With an emphasis on the Vegas years, TPP focuses on the style and arrangements you would have heard from Elvis and the TCB Band in the ’70s.
No jumpsuits or sideburns here, just great musicians bringing back the memories and feelings of an Elvis Concert in Vegas! Get your tickets now!

Feb
18
Fri
Open Mic Night
Feb 18 @ 8:00 pm

Come jump on stage and show your talent ! Singers, comedians, poets, spoken word, anything goes. Sign-up starts at 7 PM.

Feb
19
Sat
Rhythm Congress
Feb 19 @ 8:00 pm

Rhythm Congress was born in a warehouse on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas. It features a lively rhythm section and a large congress of horns playing horn-based rock, blues, and classic rhythm and blues.