The Arbors is one of Round Top's most distinctive venues -- and it stands apart from the rest of the antique fair for one big reason: this is not really an antiques show. With 160 vendors spread across the grounds, The Arbors is a curated destination for fashion, handcrafted jewelry, original art, hand-selected rugs, and artisan home goods. Admission is free, the vibe leans stylish and social, and if you are planning a girls' trip or a mother-daughter weekend at Round Top, this is where you want to spend your afternoon. Located directly across the street from Market Hill, it slots perfectly into a day of shopping without any backtracking. You can browse The Arbors vendor directory on Round Top Finder to plan your visit in advance.
Interior designer and Round Top regular Stephanie Lane Disney -- the show manager for Blue Hills and Big Red Barn -- puts it plainly when advising first-timers on how to plan their day: "If you want a more curated experience and you don't want to dig, you can go to a little grouping of venues -- it's Market Hill and The Arbors and the Halls and Cisco Village. They're all very close to each other, so you can kind of ping-pong around to that grouping."
That ping-pong strategy is exactly right. But once you step into The Arbors, be warned: you may not leave for a while. Visitors regularly describe spending half a day there diving into original art, one-of-a-kind fashion, and handcrafted jewelry. As one Round Top vlogger put it: "Very, if you're here on a girls' trip, mother-daughter... the women were just all over that place." Meanwhile, one husband offered his review: "Would have been tortured. Ten minutes."
Fair warning delivered. Now let's break down what you will actually find inside.
Fashion and Clothing: 58 Vendors
With 58 fashion and clothing vendors, The Arbors has more wearable goods than most standalone boutique markets. This is not your standard Round Top tent full of vintage Levis and straw hats (though those exist elsewhere). The fashion here skews handcrafted, designer-quality, and often one-of-a-kind.
Standout Fashion Vendors
DanaLyn Designs creates one-of-a-kind denim pieces using designer materials. Each garment is unique, making this a booth where the thing you buy literally cannot be found anywhere else. If you are the type of shopper who dreads seeing someone else wearing the same jacket, DanaLyn is your answer.
Foxingown specializes in hand-dyed cotton and silk -- the kind of flowing, artful pieces that photograph beautifully and feel even better in person. These are the garments that make people ask "Where did you get that?" for years to come.
Road to Rodanthe carries timeless linen pieces that translate from the fields of Round Top to a dinner table anywhere. Linen is having a moment, and their collection nails the relaxed elegance that people are looking for.
Katharine Story takes a sustainable approach, crafting couture pieces from vintage textiles. In an age where everyone talks about sustainability, this vendor actually practices it at the highest level of craftsmanship.
For the Western-wear crowd, The Arbors delivers with several dedicated vendors. Howdyland offers handcrafted Western boots and hats with real artisan character. Two Bar West brings Western fashion with polish, and Buffalo Girls carries Western-inspired pieces that bridge the gap between ranchwear and ready-to-wear.
You can browse all 58 fashion vendors at The Arbors on the Round Top Finder vendor directory and filter by category to build your shopping list before you arrive.
Jewelry and Accessories: 35 Vendors
Thirty-five jewelry and accessories vendors make The Arbors one of the densest concentrations of handcrafted jewelry at the entire Round Top antique fair. This is not mass-produced mall jewelry. Nearly every booth features work that is handmade, hand-sourced, or both.
Standout Jewelry Vendors
Rubyblue creates handcrafted fine art jewelry -- pieces that blur the line between adornment and sculpture. If you appreciate jewelry as an art form, this booth will stop you in your tracks.
Sikara & Co draws on international influences for fusion jewelry that feels worldly and distinctive. Their pieces have the kind of story behind them that makes wearing them more meaningful.
Mine Jewelry specializes in authentic Native American jewelry. These are not reproductions or inspired-by pieces -- they are the real thing, sourced directly and presented with respect for the tradition.
Taylor and Tessier delivers handcrafted elegance that works for everyday wear or special occasions. Clean lines, thoughtful materials, real craftsmanship.
Heard Gallery brings handmade silver directly from Taxco, Mexico -- the silver capital of the world. Taxco silver has a weight and warmth that is immediately recognizable, and Heard Gallery is one of the few places at Round Top where you can find it.
For hat lovers -- and this is Round Top, so that means everyone -- The Power Hat Co and Three 23 Hat Bar (based in Houston) both offer custom hat experiences. Walk in bare-headed, walk out with something that fits your face shape, your outfit, and your personality. Custom hats are one of those Round Top purchases that become part of your identity.
Art: 30 Vendors
This is where The Arbors really surprises people. Thirty art vendors means you could spend an entire afternoon moving from booth to booth, seeing original paintings, mixed media, and gallery-quality work -- all priced more accessibly than what you would find in a big-city gallery.
"You could spend like a half day there just diving into all these very original art," one visitor described. "Really cool, really fun."
Standout Art Vendors
Whitney English is known for vibrant paintings and large-scale murals. Her work has energy and scale that makes a room.
Fred Cox Fine Art has been painting landscapes since 1989. His work carries the weight of decades of practice -- these are not trendy pieces that will feel dated in five years. They are landscapes rooted in genuine observation and craft.
Kendall Boggs creates multi-faceted series paintings that reward repeat viewing. Hang one on your wall and you will notice something new in it six months later.
Carrie Pearce describes herself as an imaginary realist oil painter -- a phrase that sounds contradictory until you see the work. Her paintings ground fantastical scenes in technical oil-painting mastery.
Jan Zhang paints impressionistic landscapes that capture light and atmosphere with a loose, confident hand. If you love the Impressionists but want something contemporary and original, this is the booth.
Vicki Denaburg rounds out the art offerings with oil paintings that carry warmth and sophistication.
For anyone shopping for original art at Round Top, The Arbors should be your first stop. The concentration of working artists here is unmatched at the fair. Use the Round Top Finder interactive map to locate The Arbors and plan your route.
Rugs and Textiles: The Arbors' Secret Weapon
This is the category that earns The Arbors its reputation among designers and serious home shoppers. While only three vendors are categorized specifically under rugs and textiles, the rug offerings here -- especially Moroccan rugs -- are among the best you will find at any antique fair in the country.
Hey A Home: The Moroccan Rug Destination
The standout rug vendor at The Arbors is Hey A Home, owned by Heather and Jason. This couple travels to Morocco and hand-selects every single rug in their booth. As one designer described them on a recent Round Top tour: "My favorite place to look at rugs is Hey A Home. This company is owned by Heather and Jason. They are the cutest little couple that travel to Morocco. They hand-select every rug that you see in here."
What sets Hey A Home apart is the curation. Their collection leans heavily neutral -- warm tans, creamy whites, soft grays -- which is exactly what most buyers are looking for in a rug that needs to anchor a room without fighting the rest of the decor. "What I love about their products is it's all -- a lot of it's neutral. I do love color, but sometimes you just need a good neutral rug," the designer noted.
The rugs are sourced primarily from the Berber region of North Africa, and they come with an important detail that every buyer should know: Moroccan rugs are all handmade on a loom, and the looms are never wider than seven feet. So if you need a rug wider than seven feet, a single Moroccan piece will not do it. Plan accordingly or ask Heather and Jason about layering options.
Pricing is another strong point. Visitors consistently describe Hey A Home's rugs as "very reasonably priced" -- especially for handmade, hand-selected pieces sourced directly from artisans. They also carry beautiful baskets that work for organizing bathrooms, entryways, or (as one buyer discovered) even as Easter egg baskets.
More Rug and Textile Vendors
Anatolia Rug Gallery brings authentic handmade Turkish and Oriental rugs -- a completely different aesthetic from the Moroccan pieces. If you are looking for traditional patterns with deep reds, blues, and golds, Anatolia is where you will find them.
Oriental Rug Galaxy carries Bokara, Agra, and Oushak styles -- the classic rug varieties that interior designers have relied on for decades. These are investment-grade pieces.
Cowhides Galore rounds out the textile offerings with Grade A Brazilian cowhide rugs. For a Texas venue, this feels exactly right.
Home Decor: 19 Vendors
The home decor section at The Arbors bridges the gap between fashion-forward and functional. With 19 vendors, you will find everything from handmade pillows to natural stone lamps.
Standout Home Decor Vendors
Karma Living is a color explosion -- handmade pillows, throws, and rugs in bold patterns and saturated hues. If your home needs a jolt of personality, one trip through this booth will solve the problem.
Deluxe Decorum carries designer textiles that elevate any room. These are the kinds of fabrics and finished goods that you would see in a high-end showroom, offered directly to the public at Round Top.
Mended deserves special mention: their hand block-printed textiles are made by survivor artisans. Every purchase carries a story of resilience and craftsmanship. The textiles are beautiful on their own merits, and the mission behind them makes owning a piece even more meaningful.
PCR Stone offers natural stone lamps, bowls, and amethyst pieces that bring an organic, grounding quality to any space. These are the kinds of conversation-starting objects that guests pick up and examine every time they visit your home.
Subienda Home focuses on table decor -- the finishing touches that take a dining table from set to styled.
Food and Drink: Fuel for the Shopping Marathon
Five food and drink vendors keep you fueled without having to leave the venue. This is a practical advantage -- at some Round Top shows, you have to leave and drive somewhere to eat. At The Arbors, lunch is built in.
Texas Twisted Pig serves Texas BBQ with a global twist -- the kind of creative barbecue that keeps Austin food trucks relevant. Brew Buggy handles your coffee needs, which are significant when you are in your fourth hour of booth-hopping. The Fizzy Cowboy offers refreshing drinks when the Texas heat starts pressing down on you.
For something to take home, The Southern Spirit sells handcrafted cocktail infusions -- a brilliant gift for the friend who could not make the trip. And Beefy offers USDA Prime brisket chips, which is the most Texas snack imaginable.
Antiques and Vintage: A Smaller but Mighty Collection
The Arbors is not an antiques venue in the traditional Round Top sense -- you will not find sprawling tent after tent of 18th-century French furniture here. But the five antique and vintage vendors who do set up at The Arbors tend to bring highly curated, distinctive collections.
Venborg Antik specializes in Scandinavian antiques -- a niche that is surprisingly hard to find at Round Top, where French and English pieces dominate. If you love clean Nordic lines and pale woods, this vendor is worth the trip alone.
Abbieland Antiques has been in business since 1983, making them one of the longest-running dealers you will encounter at any show.
Tears of Venus brings curated vintage and designer art wear from Santa Fe -- a completely different sensibility from most Round Top vendors. Think turquoise, silver, and the high desert aesthetic.
Le Chateau European Interiors delivers authentic French antiques for anyone who does want that classic Round Top antique experience within The Arbors.
Furniture: 2 Vendors (But Worth the Stop)
Only two furniture vendors set up at The Arbors, which reinforces the venue's identity as something other than a traditional furniture-and-antiques show. But both are notable.
Richard & Sons Designs builds custom solid wood furniture. If you have a specific vision for a table, shelving unit, or accent piece, they can make it happen.
Wilder Brothers is a family-owned custom upholstery operation out of Augusta, Georgia. Custom upholstery is one of those services that sounds expensive until you price out what designer showrooms charge for comparable work. Wilder Brothers brings that craftsmanship directly to you at Round Top.
Kids: 2 Vendors for the Littlest Shoppers
If you brought the kids -- or grandkids -- Lil Wilder Co offers baby pajamas and Wild Ones Baby Boutique has a curated selection of children's goods. It is a small section, but it means you can grab a gift for the little ones without making a separate stop.
How to Pair The Arbors With the Rest of Your Day
The Arbors sits directly across the street from Market Hill, which makes the two venues a natural pairing. Stephanie Lane Disney's advice to "ping-pong" between The Arbors, Market Hill, the Halls, and Cisco Village is solid strategy. All four venues are within easy walking or short driving distance of each other.
Here is a suggested half-day itinerary:
- Start at Market Hill in the morning for high-end antiques and design-focused furniture
- Cross the street to The Arbors for fashion, jewelry, art, and rugs
- Grab lunch at one of The Arbors' five food vendors
- Finish at Cisco Village or the Halls for additional browsing
Use the Round Top Finder map to see all venues plotted geographically and plan your route. The app also lets you save favorite vendors and build a trip itinerary so you do not waste time on show day figuring out where to go next.
Practical Information
- Admission: Free
- Location: Across the street from Market Hill, along the main Round Top show corridor
- Best for: Fashion, jewelry, art, rugs, girls' trips, mother-daughter weekends
- Time needed: 2-4 hours (more if you are an art or fashion enthusiast)
- Parking: On-site and along the road
- Food: Available on-site (5 vendors)
- Restrooms: Available on-site
Check The Arbors venue page on Round Top Finder for updated hours, vendor lists, and show dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to get into The Arbors at Round Top?
The Arbors is completely free to enter. No admission fee, no ticket required. Just show up and shop.
What is The Arbors at Round Top known for?
The Arbors is known for fashion, handcrafted jewelry, original art, and rugs -- especially Moroccan rugs. It is less focused on antiques and traditional furniture than most other Round Top venues. With 160 vendors, it is one of the larger shows at the fair.
Can I buy Moroccan rugs at Round Top?
Yes. Hey A Home at The Arbors is one of the best Moroccan rug vendors at Round Top. Owners Heather and Jason travel to Morocco and hand-select every rug. Prices are described as very reasonable for handmade pieces. Note that Moroccan rugs are handmade on looms that max out at seven feet wide.
Is The Arbors good for a girls' trip to Round Top?
The Arbors is widely considered the best girls' trip stop at Round Top. The heavy emphasis on fashion, jewelry, art, and accessories makes it a natural fit for groups of friends or mother-daughter weekends. Multiple visitors have noted that the venue skews strongly toward women shoppers.
Where is The Arbors located relative to other Round Top venues?
The Arbors is directly across the street from Market Hill, making the two easy to pair together. It is also close to the Halls and Cisco Village. This cluster of venues can be shopped in a single afternoon.
Is there food at The Arbors?
Yes. Five food and drink vendors operate on-site, including Texas Twisted Pig (BBQ), Brew Buggy (coffee), The Fizzy Cowboy (drinks), The Southern Spirit (cocktail infusions), and Beefy (brisket chips).
How many vendors are at The Arbors?
The Arbors hosts approximately 160 vendors across categories including fashion (58), jewelry and accessories (35), art (30), home decor (19), food and drink (5), antiques (5), rugs and textiles (3), kids (2), and furniture (2).
Is The Arbors worth it if I am mainly shopping for antiques?
The Arbors is not primarily an antiques venue. If traditional antiques and vintage furniture are your main focus, you will get more out of venues like Marburger Farm, Blue Hills, or the Big Red Barn. However, The Arbors does have five antique vendors with curated, distinctive collections -- particularly Venborg Antik for Scandinavian pieces and Le Chateau European Interiors for French antiques.
Plan Your Visit With Round Top Finder
With 160 vendors at The Arbors alone -- and thousands more spread across the entire Round Top antique fair -- having a plan before you arrive is the difference between a great day and a frustrating one. Round Top Finder lets you browse every vendor at The Arbors, filter by category, save your favorites, and plot your route on an interactive map. Check the full Arbors vendor list, explore the interactive map, or download the app to build your trip itinerary on the go.
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