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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Valice – Venus Loves Mars – Midnight Butterfly 8:00 pm
Valice – Venus Loves Mars – Midnight Butterfly
Jul 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Our very first show back, after a very long hiatus. 8PM – Midnight Butterfly 9PM – Venus Loves Mars 10PM – Valice $5 Cover
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Duel – Crimson Devils – Amplified Heat 8:00 pm
Duel – Crimson Devils – Amplified Heat
Jul 3 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
5$ Adults, 7$ under 21 8PM – Amplified Heat 9PM – Crimson Devils 10PM – DUEL
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Dale & Waylon – Finkle & Einhorn – Spooky Juke 1:00 pm
Dale & Waylon – Finkle & Einhorn – Spooky Juke
Jul 4 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
FREE 4th of July show!!!! 1PM – Spooky Juke 2PM – Finkle & Einhorn (Ben Sands) 3PM – Dale & Waylon
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Taylor Second Saturday 10:00 am
Taylor Second Saturday
Jul 10 @ 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[...]
ArchEgo – Queen of Casualties – Skum 8:00 pm
ArchEgo – Queen of Casualties – Skum
Jul 10 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
3 Metal bands bringing the mosh to the Black Sparrow! 7$ Cover 8PM – SKUM 9PM – Queen of Casualties 10PM – ArchEgo
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The Presley Project 8:00 pm
The Presley Project
Jul 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
So excited to be part of the re-opening of this awesome venue in downtown Taylor!! Tickets $10 at the door.
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Howlin’ Waters 8:00 pm
Howlin’ Waters
Jul 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Howlin’ Waters playing the blues… 10$ Cover
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KBSR DJ Song Swap – Ryan Dale – Jeff Brown 8:00 pm
KBSR DJ Song Swap – Ryan Dale – Jeff Brown
Jul 23 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Two KBSR DJ’s telling stories and playing songs all night long! You never know what’s going to happen. $5 cover
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Shadow Ministry, Hanna Barakat, Stitched Up, Feels Like Forever 7:00 pm
Shadow Ministry, Hanna Barakat, Stitched Up, Feels Like Forever
Jul 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
SHADOW MINISTRY HANNA BARAKAT STITCHED UP FEELS LIKE FOREVER No cover.
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Bubba Coltrane and the Train Wrecks 8:00 pm
Bubba Coltrane and the Train Wrecks
Jul 30 @ 8:00 pm
5$ Cover! Come dance the night away! Horn infused rock band that specializes in having fun, energetic shows. Plays anything from funk to country, but mostly good old classic rock and blues.
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Open Mic Night 8:00 pm
Open Mic Night
Jul 31 @ 8:00 pm
Ever wanted to perform at the Black Sparrow? Well now is your chance! We are looking for talent of any kind: Singers Musicians Comedy Poetry Spoken Word Etc No Cover Sign up Starts at 7[...]