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T wenty-five years ago, the landscape of Texas Highway 2 3 7 i n F a y e t t e County changed forever when in 1997 veteran antique dealers John Sauls and Ed Gage founded Marburger Farm Antique Show on a 43-acre defunct cotton farm on the west A QUARTER CENTURY OF MARBURGER FARM side of Round Top. Now, thousands of visitors — including world-class designers, celebrities, and innovators like Kelly Wearstler and Liz Lambert — pilgrimage to line up for opening day. Once the cowbell rings bright and early on opening morning, it's a mad designer dash through the 11 historic small-town buildings and oversized tents filled with more than 350 vetted national and international dealers who arrange magazine-worthy vignettes of antiques, art, and vintage booths. An exciting new era has arrived for Marburger. Last year, the show, which had been helmed by the Mebus and Ferguson families for years, was acquired by a group led by Brook Partners, a Dallas-based real estate development firm that owns, operates, and founded Dallas Art Fair and Fashion Industry Gallery. At the time of the acquisition, Brook Partners CEO Kelly Wearstler at Marburger HGTV's Grace Mitchell, Jasmine Roth at Marburger John Sughrue told PaperCity, "We intend to preserve the DNA and heritage of the Marburger experience while building on the success of the show to add layers of new opportunities." Gates open Tuesday, March 29, at 8 am, for Tailgate Tuesday for early admission t i c k e t h o l d e r s ($40, tents open at 9 am); general admission tickets ($15) allow entry at 2 pm Tuesday, March 29, through Saturday, April 2. Marburger Farm Antiques Show, 2248 S. Texas 2 3 7 , R o u n d Top, roundtop- marburger.com. Anne Lee Phillips B EAUTY IS J UST THE B EGINNING Now is the time to discover the best of senior, resort-style living. Find extraordinary, elegant residences and an extensive variety of luxurious amenities. The restaurant offers chef-driven, à la carte menus. Antiques, fine art and museum quality collections fill the welcoming spaces. Comfort, security and exceptional service leave you free to enjoy an abundance of activities. The Tradition, where beauty is just the beginning and traditions are made daily. THE TRADITION – LOVERS LANE 5850 East Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75206 Independent Living (214) 361-2211 Assisted Living & Memory Care (214) 361-2219 THE TRADITION – PRESTONWOOD 15250 Prestonwood Blvd., Dallas, TX 75248 Independent Living (972) 388-1144 Assisted Living & Memory Care (972) 661-1880 RENTAL COMMUNITY WITH NO BUY-IN FEE CALL TO SCHEDULE A PRIVATE SHOWING OF YOUR NEW HOME TODAY. TEXAS FAMILY-OWNED AND MANAGED INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING MEMORY CARE www.THETRADITION.COM