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.

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.

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Mistletoe Market 10:00 am
Mistletoe Market
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
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[...]
Holiday Homes Tour 1:00 pm
Holiday Homes Tour
Dec 1 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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.
Annual Lighted Parade 7:00 pm
Annual Lighted Parade
Dec 1 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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[...]
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Mistletoe Market 11:00 am
Mistletoe Market
Dec 2 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
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[...]
DIY & Wine – Get Kott Painting at Pilot Knob-Taylor 1:00 pm
DIY & Wine – Get Kott Painting at Pilot Knob-Taylor
Dec 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sip on your favorite bottle of Pilot Knob wine, and enjoy step-by-step instruction with an experienced artist. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation. Canvas and all painting supplies provided. Light snacks and wine specials for[...]
Holiday Homes Tour 1:00 pm
Holiday Homes Tour
Dec 2 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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.
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Taylor Second Saturday 10:00 am
Taylor Second Saturday
Dec 8 @ 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[...]
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Kids Ornament Class 12:00 pm
Kids Ornament Class
Dec 15 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Kids Ornament Class: Ages 3+. Little ones will work on slabs to make ornaments for the upcoming holidays. The littles will decorate a slab with texture, then cut out holiday ornaments with our selection of[...]
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Art Night 6:30 pm
Art Night
Dec 20 @ 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[...]
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Family Night – Crafts 6:30 pm
Family Night – Crafts
Dec 27 @ 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.  
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Downtown Taylor New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl 8:00 pm
Downtown Taylor New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl
Dec 31 2018 @ 8:00 pm – Jan 1 2019 @ 1:00 am
DOWNTOWN TAYLOR PUB CRAWL! Downtown Taylor venues have come together to create (possibly the first) DOWNTOWN PUB CRAWL! We’ll start the night out at Texas Beer Co. at 8pm, move over to Black Sparrow at[...]