I made my sixth trip to the Round Top Antiques Show earlier this year. Today, I am sharing how you can also plan a trip to the Round Top Vintage Market.
Each year, in the fall and the spring, the tiny town of Round Top, Texas, swells with eager vintage market shoppers. Please keep reading to find my tips on planning your trip to the Round Top Vintage Market!
It’s Time to Plan a Trip to Round Top, Texas
I have been to a lot of Vintage Market shows. You know, the kind of shows where vintage items are lined up for yards, acres, or miles, and excellent bargains are available.
I have been to Brimfield, the Rose Bowl Flea Market, the Long Beach Flea Market, Scotts in Atlanta, the Roundtop Vintage Market, and more.
So, which one is my favorite?
I think my favorite might be the Round Top Vintage Market.
How could it not be? Almost every vintage piece in our Waco Airbnb Home is from the Round Top Vintage Market.
Plus, all of the vintage finds in our beach house are also from Round Top.
Today, I am sharing my tips on how to shop this show, have a fabulous time, and find some great bargains, too!
You better read this, as the Round Top Vintage Market is approaching!
It’s fun to realize that a 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!
The Round Top Vintage Market is magical. There are so many treasures to find. Each booth has its personality, and I promise you that if you are looking for it, you will find it at Round Top! Sometimes, I think the hunt is just as much fun as the marvelous treasures found.
If you are unfamiliar with the Round Top Vintage Market, it is held twice a year in the spring and fall. I must admit that the scheduling of the show has always confused me. I finally realized that no group is in charge of the Round Top Antiques Market. It is multiple independent events, and each one has its vendors. Also, Round Top isn’t located just in Round Top. It is also in Warrenton and Carmine.
My favorite vendors are in Warrenton.
I linked a map and information for the Round Top Texas Antiques Show. The site includes information on dates, tickets, vendors, and all the information you need to understand the show better.
The next Round Top show is October 14 – 28th.
The Best Way to Get to Round Top
Round Top is between Austin and Houston, less than an hour and a half drive from each city.
The closest “major” city is La Grange, and we stayed there once.
If you are flying, you should fly into Austin and rent a car at the airport. It’s a very easy drive. You can take the toll roads, but they are short and will likely save you about five minutes. Since most rental car companies charge a daily rate for the ability to use toll roads, I do not use them. (You have to have the tracker to use them.)
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Where to Stay in Round Top
When I visit Round Top, I often stay with friends in a rented house or rooms in Warrenton and La Grange. But there are many places to stay in Round Top and the surrounding cities.
I would suggest that you check Airbnb and VRBO. There are some hotels in La Grange, which is about 20 minutes outside of Round Top. I stayed at the Hampton Inn once, and it was fine. Check Expedia for listings of hotels near Round Top.
Some private homes are highly recommended for staying in. I put together a list with links and photos. You might like them!
Here are more listings for lodging in Round Top, Warrenton, and more.
Where to Eat in Round Top
My favorite restaurant in Round Top is The Garden Company. It’s an adorable house with fabulous outdoor seating on a deck under a gorgeous tree. Every item on the menu is fantastic, and the Brussels sprouts are to die for.
Lulu’s has really good Italian food.
Royers Round Top Café is a great local place, and the Royers Pie Haven is where they sell all of their pies.
While you are shopping, there are a lot of places to eat in the fields. The food is pretty good. Especially the BBQ sandwiches!
There are other options, but I haven’t tried them, so I am hesitant to make any recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a ticket to attend the Round Top Antique show?
Round Top has many different groups of vendors or shows. One show, Marburger, requires a paid ticket to enter, but the others do not.
What are the dates for Round Top?
The Round Top Vintage Market is held twice yearly in the spring and fall. I must admit that the scheduling of the show has always confused me. I finally realized that no group is in charge of the Round Top Antiques Market. It is multiple independent events, and each one has its vendors. Also, Round Top isn’t located just in Round Top. It is also in Warrenton and Carmine. You can find the dates here.
The Round Top Antiques Show
I have been to many Antique Flea Markets over the years. I went to Brimfield many years ago and have been to the Rose Bowl Flea Market almost every month for years.
Many years ago, I went to the Scott Antique Flea Market in Atlanta and, of course, the Round Top Vintage Market. Hopefully, I can soon attend First Monday Trade Days in Canton, Texas.
So, which one is my favorite?
I love that I can get to the Rose Bowl Flea market in ten minutes (we live that close!) But my favorite is Round Top.
I even made a list as to why.
- The people are the nicest I have ever met.
- The selection is incredible. If you are looking for chippy items, you have come to the right place. I have never seen so many gorgeous pieces of old furniture that would all look great in my home in one show. I am not kidding!
- The prices are even better. The prices are very affordable, and you can negotiate a bit.
- You can shop for days. The fields go on for miles, and you don’t run out of places to shop.
Here are three cabinets I bought at Round Top for our Waco home.
What To Pack
You have to have comfortable shoes. The Spring show can be cold and rainy, so bring layers. The attire is very casual, so plan for comfort over fashion.
Most of the vendors take cash, credit cards, and Venmo. So bring a good over-the-shoulder bag to keep your belongings. The cell service in the fields isn’t great, so processing the credit card and Venmo purchases might take some time.
Bring a light rain jacket, as the weather can be unpredictable. The fall show can be hot, so bring sunscreen, light clothing, and a water bottle.
Tips to Shop the Show
Round Top lasts for a few weeks. It isn’t obvious since the different vendor areas don’t coordinate together. So you may see shows listed on different dates. All that means is that the shows are held over scattered dates. A few don’t overlap, but I think the show is better at the beginning, so I highly encourage you to go as early as possible.
Another thing I love about Round Top is that you don’t have to carry all of your purchases with you the entire time. If you park in the fields, you can load up your car while you shop.
There are many parking options at the show. Signs all along the road offer parking for $5. I usually park in the middle, shop at the nearby fields, and leave my larger purchases in the booths. (Of course, I write down where I left them!). I get my car, drive the fields, and pick up all of my purchases from the vendors.
Sometimes, I shop the show with a rented SUV, a Cargo van, or a truck! When buying furniture for our Waco home, I filled up an entire truck!
I always start shopping in Warrenton and work my way toward Round Top.
There are so many great items to find!
Where to Find Information About Round Top
Now is the time to plan for the Fall show. I recommend you attend the show as early as possible so it’s not too picked over. Choose some dates, find a place to stay if needed, and get ready to have fun!
For more information about the Round Top Show, click here.
Links to the Items Shown in This Post
I know many of you won’t be able to shop at the vintage show, so I have included some similar items that are well-priced and my favorites. I already ordered the milk bottles!
Gorgeous Vintage Decor
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