Taylor's Big 1-5-0 Weekend: Street Dance, Fair, and the City's First Drone Show
By Christi Davidson, Broker Associate, eXp Realty
Christi Davidson Real Estate Group
Raised Here . . . Christi Knows Taylor
I grew up in Taylor, and weekends like this are why this town still feels like home. This week's Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce newsletter starts with a birthday party 150 years in the making.
Everything below comes from the Chamber's November 13 weekly newsletter, checked against the City of Taylor and Chamber event pages on November 13, 2026. Dates can change, so please confirm with the organizer before you go.
This weekend: Taylor's Big 1-5-0
Taylor turns 150 this year, and The Big 1-5-0 is the celebration that brings us all downtown. The City calls it one of the biggest events of the sesquicentennial year — two days of music, dancing, food, vendors, fair rides, and plenty of ways to mark Taylor's birthday.
It starts Friday, November 13, from 6 to 9 p.m., with a street dance at 2nd Street and Porter Street. Before the dance, the City's official schedule lists a sesquicentennial mural unveiling at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, and the Chamber calendar lists a Community Mural Unveiling & Celebration from 5 to 6 p.m. that same afternoon.
On Saturday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the street fair takes over with vendors, live music, and family fun. The City's schedule also includes a car show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., carnival rides and games, and live music on two stages. Don't miss Taylor's first drone show at 7:30 p.m. See the City's full Big 1-5-0 schedule.
Monday's Chamber luncheon, and awards nominations
The Monthly Chamber Business Luncheon is Monday, November 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program is the Chamber's 90th Legislative Update, with featured speaker Jesse Ancira, Jr. of Ancira Strategies, who the newsletter also notes is a member of the Lt. Governor-elect's transition team. He'll share what's next for Texas businesses after the election. Lunch begins at 11:45 a.m., and the presentation starts at noon. As of November 13, online registration is listed as closed. If you'd still like to attend, contact the Chamber at info@taylorchamber.org or (512) 352-6364. Luncheon details.
Looking further ahead, the Chamber's Annual Awards Banquet is Tuesday, February 16, 2027, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor. Nominations are open through November 23, 2026. Anyone can nominate, including the business or person themselves, and only current Chamber members are eligible to win. Sponsorships are also available. Submit a nomination, or drop off a hard copy at the Chamber office, 1519 N. Main St. Banquet details.
New faces, a sweet welcome, and a 5-Star Chamber
Please join me in welcoming this week's new Chamber members:
- Noble Party Rentals — stylish event rentals for celebrations of every size. (512) 850-1530.
- Sweet Claw Ice Cream & Claw Machines — forty-six claw machines and a counter full of Blue Bell. The Chamber already celebrated its ribbon cutting at 417 N. Main Street, Suite A. (737) 420-1800.
- The Beehive, a new family hair salon ("Hairstyles for Your Hive"), coming soon to Main Street.
- Communities In Schools of Central Texas — school-based support across 124 campuses.
- Coventry Homes — building in the Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin markets.
- Reset Mentoring — supporting local teens in partnership with Williamson County Juvenile Services. (512) 808-9371.
The Chamber also recapped the annual METT Summit, where the Manor, Taylor, and Elgin chambers talked about manufacturing, workforce development, and education. And a point of hometown pride: the Greater Taylor Chamber is a 5-Star Accredited Chamber by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a distinction held by fewer than 2% of chambers nationwide.
A hand for a neighbor
Shepherd's Heart Food Community Ministry is asking for help meeting urgent needs in Taylor. The ministry provides emergency support, and both the Chamber newsletter and Shepherd's Heart say donations are tax-deductible. One-time and recurring gifts are welcome, and volunteers are needed. Grocery pickup (one per week) is Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Vegetable pickup is the second Monday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. Donate or sign up to volunteer, or call (512) 352-5553. They're at 121 East 2nd Street.
From my hometown to yours
I was raised right here in Taylor. It isn't a market I discovered; it's home, and I want to see this community thrive. Moments like this weekend — a street dance, a first drone show, a neighbor who needs a grocery bag filled — are the Taylor I know.
Raised Here . . . Christi Knows Taylor
If I can help you or someone you love with a move in Taylor or the Austin area, I'd be glad to visit. I'm Christi Davidson, Broker Associate with eXp Realty and a proud Taylor Chamber member, with over 28 years in real estate.
Christi Davidson Real Estate Group
512-426-7399
This post is my own community roundup based on the Chamber's public newsletter. It isn't written or endorsed by the Chamber. My thanks to President & CEO Tia Rae Stone, Marketing Manager Shaiza S. Chaudhry, and Membership Director Rachael Westerman for the weekly digest that helps all of us keep up with Taylor.
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