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Open for a brief window during the antiques shows in spring and fall, and sometimes winter, the seasonal venues are what make the Round Top Antiques & Design Show a cultural phenomenon. Thousands of vendors from around the globe populate the spaces, bringing the world to this tiny Texas town for a few short weeks. Every venue has its own vibe, unique offerings, and open dates. The Arbors October 16 – 31, 9 am – 6 pm This fall marks The Arbors' second season in its new location, with 13 white tents housing 180-plus dealers in art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, vintage, and antiques, as well as new furniture and home decor. Don't miss customizable European antiques by Le Chateau, Cassandra Collection, Sapana, and Wimberly. Daily happy hour 3 – 6 pm with live music. Food hall and food trucks, mobile bar by Ellis Motel. Free parking and admission. 2120 N. Texas Hwy. 237, Round Top, @thearborsroundtop. Bader Ranch October 16 – 31, 9 am – 6 pm A sisterhood of chic fashion brands including boots by Miron Crosby, hats by Sissy Light, bags by Moreau Paris, and apparel by SaPeyKa, Lady Captain, and Lyndsey Zorich, among others. New this fall: ceramic jewelry by Her New Tribe and the women's fashion and lifestyle brand Mr. Larkin. Also in the mix, French mid-century modern and antique dealer Cyril Clerc. Interior designer Anissa Zajac of House Seven Design signs her book Heirloom Design on Monday, October 26. 470 S. Washington St., Round Top, @baderranchatroundtop. Bar W Field October 15 – 31, 9 am – 6 pm A 25-acre open-air flea market with 125 dealers popping up — vintage furnishings, oddities, antiques, architectural salvage, Western wear, and Americana. Free entry and parking. Food trucks. Early shopping begins October 10. 4001 S. Texas Hwy. 237, Warrenton, @barwfieldwarrentontx. G L A N C E VENUES AT A ROUND TOP ANTIQUES SHOW Big Red Barn October 25 – 31, 9 am – 5 pm (Opening day, 9 am – 6 pm; final day, 9 am – 4 pm) Known as The Original Round Top Antiques Fair, this is the venue that started it all. American antique furnishings and decor, art, primitives, and more. Don't miss High Country Art and Antiques. General admission tickets $13; VIP tickets $30. Debuting this fall, The Continental Barn, a new 26,500-square- foot showroom with fine European antiques and Designer Day Sunday, October 25. Designer Day tickets (limited) include early access to both Big Red Barn and The Continental Barn. 475 S. Texas Hwy. 237, Carmine, @bigredbarnroundtop. Blue Hills October 17 – 31, 9 am – 6 pm (Final day, 9 am – 4 pm) Blue Hills is on 52 acres with more than 100 vendors in barns and tents filled with antiques, vintage, furniture, art, rugs, lighting, jewelry, and clothing. Vendors as Old World Antieks, Tres Bien, Maison Miral, East End Salvage, and Harkensback, among many others. Food trucks, Ellis Motel Bar, and coffee and tea carts. This fall, French fashion brand Sézane pops up with En Route, an American Airstream trailer, Saturday through Tuesday, October 24 – 27. Free entry and parking. 1701 S. Texas Hwy. 237, Carmine, @bluehillsatroundtop. Cisco Village October 17 – 31, 10 am – 6 pm Founded by Cisco (Francisco) Pinedo of Cisco Home, Cisco Village shares space with Cisco Home's year-round furniture showroom. Seasonal vendors offer antiques, textiles, carpets, art, imports, and vintage fashion from Pixie and the Moon. Victor Hugo's Rustic Kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This fall, art vendor Southern Beasts hosts Gumbo Night on Wednesday, October 21, followed by Pixie and The Moon's Dolly Parton tribute vintage fashion show on Friday, October 23. A special visit from designer Rachel Ashwell is Friday – Sunday, October 23 – 25. Dancing and tacos during the Cisco Village Fiesta Wednesday, October 28. Free parking and admission. 1350 N. Texas Hwy. 237, Round Top, @ciscovillageroundtop. The Compound October 17 – 31, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm European and American vintage and antique furniture, fixtures, decor, lighting, mid-century modern furniture, antique weapons, estate jewelry, and antique garden and architectural remnants from Indian Pink, Leftovers, Big Blue Treasures, and WDA Home housed in historic barns and farmhouses. Art by Colette Cosentino and Peter Horjus, and the always popular Shapeau and Southern Classic Jewelry. Gratis admission and parking, food trucks, full bar, and live music. 2550 S. Texas Hwy. 237, Round Top, @thecompound_roundtop. Ex-Cess I & II October 20 – November 1, hours vary by vendor The humble storage buildings and metal barns that line both sides of Highway 237 and make up Ex-Cess I & II hold some of Round Top's best treasures, including The Iron Maiden's hand-welded planters and garden objects, vintage and antique pieces from Knock On Wood (this fall, offering designer Leanne Ford's Terra Firma dishware line), (Continued) 122