Round Top Spring Antiques Show Spans 11 Miles Along Texas 237 March 14-28
The 2026 Round Top Spring Antiques Show will run March 14-28. The antiques show is the largest of its kind in the country, spanning over 11 miles on either side of Texas State Highway 237. This route spans from Warrenton, through Round Top, to the Carmine “Y”, and on to La Bahia Hall. Venues can also be found in and around the nearby towns of Burton, Fayetteville, and Carmine. Because there is no official governing body over the Round Top Antique Show dates, each venue is independently owned and may set its own schedule. While most vendors are open the entire length of the show, the Round Top Chamber of Commerce recommends confirming dates directly with the venues you plan to visit.
During the Antique Show, visitors from all over the United States come to shop with thousands of vendors in barns, tents, venues, halls, hayfields, buildings, and more to search for authentic antiques, fine art, home décor, and one-of-a-kind finds. For information on where to shop, explore, dine, or stay, visit exploreroundtop.com.
The Arbors Round Top
The Arbors Round Top would like to thank the American Legion Post #338 in Round Top for 27 years of operating their antique show venue on the grounds of the Round Top American Legion Hall. On this 28th year, the Arbors Round Top will begin a new chapter. They have moved up the road to a new location at 2120 N. Hwy 237, Round Top. All are welcome to their grand opening party which will be held on March 13 with gates opening at 2 p.m. There will be live music and swag bags for the first 100 guests. The first show at their new location will be held March 14-28 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. The Arbors showcases 175+ curated vendors. Shoppers can shop the same iconic tents that have been part of Round Top tradition for almost three decades. More info can be found on Facebook at The Arbors Round Top.
St. John’s Lutheran Church St. John’s Warrenton Food Both will be open during the Spring Antique Show on the following dates: March 14-15; March 19-22; and March 2628. On these days, the food booth will be open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Besides the food booth, bake sales and paid parking at the Warrenton church during the Antique Show are other ways the church raises money for the church and their ministries. Consider supporting the church through these opportunities. Round Top Rifle Hall
There will be a Fish Fry at Round Top Rifle Hall on Friday, March 20, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The meal is all-you-caneat fish with fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies. The price is $20 per plate and tickets can be purchased at Round Top Mercantile and Round Top State Bank. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door that evening. The bar will be open, and desserts will be provided by Do Your Duty Round Top.
Animal Shelter Supply Drive
The Fayette County Texas Exes will be hosting a supply drive during the month of March to support Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter. Needed supplies are bleach, window cleaner, disinfectant wipes, latex gloves, 409/Lysol disinfectant cleaner, paper towels, 35-gallon trash bags, 55-gallon heavy duty (2 mil) trash bags, puppy pads, copy paper, Post-it notes, dry erase markers, and Sharpie markers. Donations can be dropped off at Round Top Real Estate in Round Top.
The Herb Society
The Herb Society’s annual plant and gift sale will be held Friday, March 13 and Sat., March 14, from 9 a.m-4 p.m. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own carts or wagons. The sale will be held at Festival Institute, 248 Jaster Rd, just north of Round Top, off Hwy. 237. Find out more at herbsocietypioneer.org/events or on Facebook at Pioneer Unit Herb Society of America.
RT Rifle Association Hall Monday, March 16, will be the third “Monday Night Burgers” in March. The Round Top Rifle Association hosts the Monday night social on the first, second, and third Mondays of each month for community fellowship. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with food served from 6-8 p.m. The hall has an open bar with drinks for sale. Proceeds benefit the Round Top Rifle Association. Homemade desserts will be provided on this third Monday by Do Your Duty Round Top. Dessert donations will benefit the causes that DYD supports.
RT-C ISD
On Tuesday, March 17, the RT-C baseball boys will host Milano in Carmine at 5:30 p.m. Future Cub Club members will be recognized.
Fundraiser at The Compound A fundraiser will be held at The Compound in Round Top to raise money for Virginia’s Song Foundation on March 21, from 1-4 p.m. Virginia Hollis lost her life on July 4, 2025, in the Guadalupe River flooding at Camp Mystic. The mission of Virginia’s Song Foundation is to fund the development of youth talents: athletics, outdoor activities, performing and visual arts, academics, STEM and literary pursuits, faith-based activities, ranching, agriculture and culinary arts.
The fundraising event will be called “Virginia’s Favorite Things 9th Birthday Party.” There will be music, food, drinks, children’s activities such as painting, golf, pasta making, gardening, and a wide array of what were Virginia’s favorite foods and activities. Tickets can be purchased at givebutter.com. Adult tickets are $50 and tickets for children under 18 are $30. The Compound is located at 2550 South Texas State Highway 237 between Warrenton and Round Top.
Round Top Family Library RTFL’s Acoustic Jam Session will be held on Sat., March 21, from 11 a.m.-11:45 p.m. and will be led by Round Top’s own Louie Sellers. This session is primarily for people who have more experience playing. A few more chords in each song and faster tempos are appropriate.
RTFL’s summer camps will include animal science, arts and literacy, arts and crafts, cooking, creative writing, gardening, life skills, science club and theater. A preview of classes and times will be available on March 17 at www.ilovetoread.org under Children’s Programs. Registration is required and will open Tuesday, March 31 at 10 a.m.
The 3rdAnnual Classic Car Show will be held at Busted Oaks Cellars on April 11 from 11a.m.-3 p.m. with all proceeds benefiting the RTFL. In addition to the Car Show, other activities will include a Lottery Tree, Gun Auction, Silent Auction and a Live Dessert Auction. The event is free and open to the public. Mark your calendars and invite your friends.
Open Play Mahjong is held every Thursday from 12:30–3:30 p.m. at the RTFL. All adults 18+ are welcome. This program is free and open to the public—come enjoy games, friends, and fun. The Bluebonnet Mahjong Society, led by Diane Walla and Dale Craig, will now only teach upon request.
RTFL offers fitness classes five days a week, free of charge. Classes vary from yoga, muscle/strength training, chair yoga, and more.
Do Your Duty Round Top The ladies of DYD Round Top are holding a fundraising raffle. The monies raised from the fundraiser will be used for scholarships for two graduating seniors from RT-C, as well as for operating expenses for the DYD. The raffle will have 16 prizes valued at $5,500. Raffle ticket prices are 1 for $20 or 3 for $50. The drawing will be held on April 9 and winners need not be present to win. Tickets are available at the Round Top Mercantile, Round Top State Bank (La Grange, Giddings and Round Top branches), or from any DYD member.
Round Top Festival Hill
The Round Top Festival Institute Gala, Harmony Under a Texas Star, will take place on Saturday, April 11, at the historic Round Top Rifle Hall, bringing together patrons, supporters, and friends for an unforgettable evening celebrating music, beauty, and community. 2026 Gala Co-Chairs are Dennis Brackeen and Jenna McPhail.
Founded in 1971 by concert pianist James Dick, the Round Top Festival Institute transformed a small town into an international destination for classical music and education. Over five decades, Dick’s vision evolved into a 180-acre campus—Festival Hill—featuring one of the nation’s finest performance halls, historic architecture, and world-class gardens. Each summer, musicians from across the globe gather here to study, perform, and carry forward a tradition that blends artistic excellence with Texas hospitality.
Proceeds from Harmony Under a Texas Star will help ensure that this legacy endures— preserving the beauty of Festival Hill’s historic campus and supporting the Institute’s mission to nurture future generations of musicians, artists, and dreamers.
To learn more about the Round Top Festival Institute’s mission, programs, and upcoming events, visit www.festivalhill. org.
Shakespeare at Winedale Shakespeare at Winedale tickets for the spring and summer seasons are on sale. New in 2026: all Spring class performances of “The Winter’s Tale” are free or pay-whatyou- can, as are the Summer Sunday evening performances. Summer performances will include Romeo and Juliet, Henry IV Part 1 and Love’s Labor’s Lost. Also available now are Summer VIP passes and See All Three & Save tickets. Tickets can be purchased online at liberalarts. utexas.edu/winedale/performances- and-tickets/.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Bethlehem Lutheran Church has kicked off their annual church raffle with 36 prizes. The drawing will be held on May 3 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church’s annual chicken fry. Presence not required to win. Ticket prices are $20 each or 3 for $50. Raffle tickets can be purchased at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Round Top State Bank, Carmine State Bank, Round Top Mercantile, or from any BLC church member.
Ruth Circle met on Thursday, March 5, for their monthly ladies’ Bible study. Those in attendance were Joys Baird, Sherry Pennington, Kathy Schatte, Jeanette Schoenst, Pearlie Wagner, Julie Wantland, and Sedalia Ullrich. Joys Baird led the study which focused on “I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14). God is the eternal and unchanging Creator who is always present and faithful from generation to generation. He promises to be with us in all times and places, to journey with us, and guide us forever.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church will hold their Sunday worship service with communion on March 15 at 9:30 a.m., and a mid-week Lenten meal will be served on Wednesday, March 18 at 6 p.m. in the BLC Education Building with a Lenten service following at 7 p.m. in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 412 S. White Street in Round Top. The Lenten meal and service are a joint event with partner ELCA churches in the cooperative Crossroads Shared Lutheran Ministries (Carmine, Waldeck, Round Top, and Shelby.) Pastor John David Nedbalek will be leading both services. Visitors are always welcome.
Round Top area church services for Sunday, March 15:
• 8 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Shelby.
• 8:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Warrenton.
• 8:45 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. at St. Cecilia’s Episcopal Church, Round Top.
• 9:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Round Top.
• 10 a.m. at Round Top Christian Fellowship Church.
Celebrations
Happy birthdays to Verlyne Aschenbeck-March 15; Nancy Althaus-March 18; and Adam Mayer, Franklin Schobel, Kristin Albers-March 20.
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