Pop Up Antiques Show This Weekend Along Hwy. 237

Merchants along SH 237 from Warrenton to Carmine, hungry for customers after the cancellation of the spring market, have organized a four-day “pop-up” show at their regular venues. The event is meant to generate business where very little has occurred since the pandemic “stay home” edict was issued three months ago. The roadside attractions opened Thursday and will run through Sunday.

In a special virtual meeting Monday, Round Top councilmembers constituting a quorum but lacking councilman and local realtor Frank Hillbolt, approved a temporary food vendor permit requested by Brenda Bartlett. Bartlett represented the owner of the block containing the large white frame structure which is still dubbed Old Glory at 206 S. Washington St.

Mayor Barry Bone introduced the permit application by saying, “There’s a 237 summer pop up event (show) June 4-7. It is arranged to get businesses to have some activity. This food vendor will help businesses. I recommend approval.”

Bartlett, invited to comment, said she has had a business relationship with the vendor since 1987. “She does events throughout the state, The business is called Creole Catering. The menu includes creole food, chicken tenders, fish tacos, some salads.” The commercial kitchen trailer will be next to two tents. Councilman Mark Massey asked about the hours. Bartlett said the food service will be from 10 a.m. with no hard close time. Old Glory will be open 10 a.m. -7 p.m.