Annual fest rebranded

EDIE ZUVANICH Special to the Press

One of Taylor’s signature events is getting a facelift. Blackland Prairie Days will now be called Taylor Fest after the Taylor City Council approved the name change Thursday night.

“What we’re hoping to do with this is make a name that fits our town, but will also grow with the festival. When you say Taylor, people know what you’re talking about, they know where it is, they know who it’s associated with,” said Ruby Fisher, Main Street special events coordinator for the city. “The other side of it is Blackland Prairie Days refers to multiple days for a festival that only lasts one day.”