Here's a hint of the great experience that awaits you at The Original Round Top Antiques Fair!



Photo of Carmine Dance Hall Photo of the Big Red Barn

On the top left you see Carmine Dance Hall, a charming venue featuring quality antiques and award-winning BBQ. Featured here are antique decorative arts, including china, silver, linens, glass, and prints.

Shown below that is the 30,000 square feet Big Red Barn which has next to it the large new Tent at the Big Red Barn. Both are packed with quality merchandise from Texas primitives to very early Americana and Continental furniture and accessories. As a bonus you are offered food from the popular Royer's Cafe.

As you arrive at either Carmine or the Big Red Barn, you will be pleased to find that parking is free and that a shuttle, also free, can transport you between the two. Before you enter the display area, you learn that the ticket, good at both venues and for all four days, is only $10.00. You notice that there are shippers on site and porters are available to help carry items to your car.  So far this is a pretty good deal. Then ...

Carmine City Limits Pop. 228 Logo for Royers Restaurant in Round Top


You go inside!Opening day people entering the BRB Some things are beautiful... Oil Painting of a Vencie Itay scene And some quietly graceful. Stringed musical instruments
Some compel your admiration ... Silverware box with silver candlesticks Some demand your attention... Mahogany and satinwood breakfront desk Child's pull toys - dog and wooden train And others may bring a smile born of fond memories.
Some look soft and comfortable ... White linen dress ... others soft and cuddly Strunz Teddy bear ca, 1904 -1908 Slip chalk St. Bernard ca. 1890 And some may be a little different.


Rare Van Camps Evaporated Cream sign Wall cabinet and painted blanket chest

But throughout the hustle and bustle of the moment that is The Original Round Top Antiques Fair, there is the feeling of anticipation and excitement that can only come from a discriminating patron, a quality dealer, and a long sought item that is about to trade hands!

 Cherry Chippendale desk ca. 1780 Customer holding up the Van Camps ad in the parking lot


For more information contact - Susan or Bo Franks
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Or write to : PO BOX 180, Smithville, Texas 78957