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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School of Rock End of Season 10 Show 2:00 pm
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,[...]
Monthly Pinball Tournament 2:15 pm
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[...]
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Steaks and Country Music Night 5:00 pm
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 8:00 pm
David Touchton and Tyler Stuckey
Feb 11 @ 8:00 pm
Texas Country and Blues artist David Touchton with special guest Tyler Stuckey 8 PM
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Taylor Second Saturday 10:00 am
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[...]
Sweethearts Dinner Night 5:00 pm
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[...]
The Presley Project 8:00 pm
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[...]
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Open Mic Night 8:00 pm
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.
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Rhythm Congress 8:00 pm
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.
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Woman that Rock ! Miss Guilty & Midnight Butterfly 8:00 pm
Woman that Rock ! Miss Guilty & Midnight Butterfly
Feb 25 @ 8:00 pm
Woman that Rock Show Miss Guilty Garage punk or dirty, vintage garage rock, however you call it – five women coming together to play kick-ass music. Sax, guitar, melodica, bass, drums, and a lotta vocal[...]
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Mardi Gras Party & Oyster Shuck 11:00 am
Mardi Gras Party & Oyster Shuck
Feb 26 @ 11:00 am
Mardi Gras Party Cajun Food all Day Beads Abita Beer Music Menu Appetizers Boudin Balls Fried with Remoulade dip Crawfish Etoufee Fries, queso fresco, jalapenos Cajun Fries with remoulade, Tabasco Ketchup Fried Okra, remoulade, creole[...]
The Merles & Tennessee Stiffs 8:00 pm
The Merles & Tennessee Stiffs
Feb 26 @ 8:00 pm
Tennessee Stiffs A little bit rock ‘n’ roll, a little bit country, and a whole lotta rowdy make up Tennessee Stiffs. They seamlessly blend Americana, blues, rock, folk, country, and a myriad of other influences[...]
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Acoustic Brunch with Dale & Waylon 12:00 pm
Acoustic Brunch with Dale & Waylon
Feb 27 @ 12:00 pm
Dale & Waylon is the combination of Jake Waylon Lehman and Ryan Dale Davenport. Lifelong friends, at times roommates, extended family, and co-writers. Music was introduced to them at an early age by their fathers.[...]
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