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
9
Thu
Valentines Gala
Feb 9 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Love (and charity) is in the air! This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Moody Museum, and all of proceeds from ticket purchases benefit the museum.

Guests will be treated to an evening of music, wine or coffee and hors d’ouvres. Local musicians will be playing the piano that once belonged to the Moody family.

Feb
11
Sat
Taylor Second Saturday
Feb 11 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

The fun of Third Thursday is coming to your weekends in Taylor! 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!

Feb
16
Thu
Art Night
Feb 16 @ 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.

Feb
23
Thu
Family Night – Crafts
Feb 23 @ 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.

 

Feb
25
Sat
City-Wide Garage Sale
Feb 25 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Taylor is hosting a City-Wide Garage Sale at the Williamson County Expo Center, featuring second-hand, used, antique or collectible merchandise.

Hours: Saturday, February 25: 9 am to 5 pm | Sunday, February 26: 11 am to 4 pm

Cost: $5; Children under 12 are free

Interested in being a vendor? Read more here. Note: No new merchandise or crafts allowed.

Mar
3
Fri
Saturday Night Series Horse Show
Mar 3 @ 5:00 pm – Mar 5 @ 6:00 pm

Hosted by Paul Cates Stable, the Saturday Night Series Horse Shows, held each year, are one of the most popular shows in central Texas. The show begins at 5:00pm on Friday, March 3rd, and continuing throughout the weekend (starting at 10am).

For more information and the entire weekend schedule, check out the official website.

Fees

  • Stall Fees $125 available Wednesday Morning
  • Entry Fees $25 per class
  • Office Fees $10 per horse/rider combination
  • Sponsorships $25 Each family participating must sponsor a class

 

 

Mar
11
Sat
Taylor Second Saturday
Mar 11 @ 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!

 

Mar
16
Thu
Truck Petting Zoo
Mar 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

A twist on your standard petting zoo, the Truck Petting Zoo will feature trucks and other vehicles of all sizes! Kids of all ages are invited to come down and touch these real-life trucks at the library!

Art Night
Mar 16 @ 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.

Mar
23
Thu
Family Night – Crafts
Mar 23 @ 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.