Taylor’s summer traditions and celebrations begin with Trapper Days on Saturday, May 28.
Brad Click heads up the committee that came to the town council in 2003 requesting permission to hold a celebration to honor those who helped to make Taylor what it is today.
“Too many times the pioneers, stalwart citizens are forgotten, and one of the most notable places in town is Trapper’s Café,” said Click, noting that Trapper’s has been written about in magazines and is well known throughout the country. He wanted to honor Kirk “Trapper” Hatch, and he has put a lot of effort into doing just that, as evidenced by the schedule for this year’s celebration.
From 6:30 to 10 a.m., the American Legion will serve a pancake breakfast at Rodeo Park. They ask for a $2.50 donation.
The skateboard races begin at 9 a.m. at the top of the hill on East Center Street. Those will be followed by the soapbox derby cars at noon.
The Veterans Memorial Program begins at 10 a.m. at the Taylor LDS Stake Center, located at 309 W. Willow.
The K-9 weight pulling, sponsored by the Arizona Mushers, begins at 11 a.m. at the pavilion area at Rodeo Park. Barrel racing and pole bending also begin at the park.
The American Pit Bull Terrier Conformation Show will begin at 12 noon at Rodeo Park.
The Taylor Museum, located at Main and Center streets, will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, May 30. The Standifird Home at 306 S. Main St., the Margaret McCleve Log Cabin at Main Street and Willow Lane, and the Shumway School, located a block east of the Shumway turn, will be open for tours from 1 to 4 p.m. on Trapper Days. For information on the Taylor Pioneer Museum, located at 14 S. 400 East St., stop by the Taylor Museum.
Most events will wind down by 5:30 p.m.
Taylor’s Country Music Show and Dance will feature great local talent. Veterans are welcome. The doors open at 6 p.m. at the LDS Stake Center, 309 W. Willow Lane. The cost is $5 per person or $10 per family.
At 5 p.m. on Monday, May 30, the Taylor-Shumway Heritage Foundation will host the Hancock Log Cabin Hayride Jamboree, which will include a horse drawn wagon tour of the historic homes and sites in Taylor. Meet at the Margaret Hancock Log Cabin at Main Street and Willow Lane. Following the tour, a pioneer dinner of chili beans and cornbread will be served, and a hoe down is planned. There is no fee, but donations to the Taylor-Shumway Heritage Foundation are encouraged.
