Is Round Top worth going?

“What I love about Round Top is that it's a true festival of people who love design, love the hunt, and love that famous Texas hospitality. It's such a great cross-section of America and an endless feast for the eyes. Plus, all the tents make it feel like a fun circus of design.”

When should you go to Round Top?

If you want to experience Round Top at its height of popularity, your trip should fall during the winter, spring, or autumn antique fair. The fair's March and October dates occur at the same time as the famed Marburger Farm Antique Show — so you're pretty much guaranteed to not return home empty-handed.

How long does Round Top last?

Many shows in Round Top are open for a full two weeks or longer, like our sister venue Blue Hills, while our show and a few others are open less than a week.

Is Round Top cash only?

Cash is king at the Round Top Antique Fair. While some vendors may accept credit cards, many do not, and cash will give you bargaining power. Additionally, keep in mind that many vendors will not have access to an ATM, and the nearest bank could be miles away.

What do I need to know before Round Top?

SHOP WITH ME: Round Top Annual Antiques Fair

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How many people go to Round Top?

It's fun to realize that a little tiny Texas town called Round Top, which has a population of about 90, welcomes about 40,000 visitors twice a year when it hosts Round Top Market Week. And they do it so well!

Can anyone go to Round Top?

How to Attend the Round Top Antiques Fairs. The popular Blue Hills venue in Round Top, Texas. Anyone is welcome to attend a Round Top Antiques Fair and tickets are very affordable, starting at just $10. This fall, the fair will take place from October 24-28 with Blue Hills opening on October 14.

How much does it cost to go to the Round Top Antique Show?

Tickets are $10

One Ticket is good for all days of the show! *Tickets are also available at the gate.

How often is Round Top open?

Round Top TX. Free admission and free parking, always! Open every Fri, Sat and Sun year round with. extended days for Shows - at Round Top Vintage.

Can you shop at Round Top all year?

Yes, the hours increase during the famed antiques shows. But enjoying a Round Top shopping trip on another weekend is a very different, delightful experience of its own. Round Top shopping is active all year with many stores open far outside of just the antiques shows.

Is Round Top always open?

Short answer is YES! Since the antiques show, which began in 1968 in Round Top, has Round Top in the name, some erroneously believe it is just open twice-a-year. In fact, this community of 90 people has shops, restaurants and businesses open year-round.

What are the dates for Round Top 2023?

The 2023 Round Top Winter Antiques Show, January 19 – 22, features more than 20 venues open only during show dates, in addition to the many antiques and vintage stores open year-round, with extended days and hours during the Winter Show.

What is Round Top known for?

Round Top is famous for its antique shows, but this small town has plenty more Texas charm to offer. Round Top is famous for its antique shows, but there's plenty to do in the small, charming town that has nothing to do with antiquing.

How many vendors does Round Top have?

The amazing array of vendors and dealers at the Round Top Antiques Fair is staggering. There are approximately 2,500 booths set up over a 15 mile radius twice a year in over 60 venues/shows.

What are the dates for Round Top 2024?

Future dates for 2024 are Spring, March 14-March 31 and Fall, October 10 to 27, 2024. As a reminder, the larger venues are open the first Saturday thru the last Saturday.

What do you wear to a Round Top antique show?

Comfortable shoes - sneakers or boots - from cowboy to rain boots to fringe to designer, boots are almost styled with everything from dresses to jeans/pants to shorts and skirts. Hat (and sunglasses)- any kind of hat will do but felt and woven hats are everywhere and can help keep you shaded from the sun.

How big is Round Top Flea Market?

Twice a year, in the spring and fall the small Texas town of Round Top swells from its population of 90 to a few hundred thousand during the Round Top Antiques Festival. The antiques show is the largest of its kind in the country, stretching over 11 miles on either side of Texas State Highway 237.

What are the dates for the Round Top antique Show?

Why is Round Top called Round Top?

Later the town was renamed "Round Top", since the postmaster lived in a house with a round tower.

How long is Round Top antique Show?

The Round Top Antiques Show is more than antiques and shabby chic signage. It's over two weeks of people flocking to Round Top, Texas, from across the U.S. It's treasure hunts and a festival of epic proportions. It's food, fun and friendships formed over shared searches for one-of-a-kind finds.

Can dogs go to Round Top?

Round Top is pet friendly! If you need help to decide where to stay, play, or eat with Fido, you've come to the right place. Here's the scoop on our favorite pet friendly hotels, dog friendly activities, and restaurants that allow dogs in Round Top.

Who started Round Top?

Founded by the late Emma Lee Turney in 1968, “The Show” as known by Round Top veterans, has become one of the largest antique shows in the country.

How many people attend the Round Top antique Show?

Every spring, fall and winter, over a hundred thousand shoppers from all over the country and world visit Round Top, Texas (population 90).

How did Round Top get started?

The Round Top Antiques Shows History began with one woman and one building. In the fall of 1968, Emma Lee Turney established a two-day “country antiques show with unsurpassed standards of excellence” and called it the Round Top Antiques Fair.