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Plan Your First Trip to Round Top

Two free resources — a shareable cheat sheet and a complete first-timer's guide — so you show up knowing exactly what to do, where to go, and what to bring.

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First Timer's Cheat Sheet

One page. Print it, screenshot it, share it. Everything you need to know at a glance — dates, the 3 zones, what to bring, parking, admission, and 6 pro tips.

2026 show dates (Spring & Fall)
The 3 zones explained
What to bring checklist
Admission & parking costs
6 first-timer pro tips
Distances from Houston, Austin & more
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Complete First Timer's Guide

5 pages covering everything — Spring vs. Fall strategy, zone-by-zone breakdown, negotiating tips, day-by-day plan, dining, lodging, and how to ship a dining table home.

Spring vs. Fall — which show to attend first
Zone-by-zone guide: RT, Warrenton, Carmine
Your 2-day first-timer strategy
Negotiating do's and don'ts
Must-see venues with tips
Dining, lodging & shipping your finds

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What first-timers always wish they'd known

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It's bigger than you think

11 miles of corridor. Most first-timers plan one day and need three. The guide tells you exactly how to prioritize.

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Bring cash

46 of 48 venues are free to enter, but many dealers in the field venues are cash-only. ATMs are not nearby.

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Bring measurements

You will see a piece of furniture you love and have no idea if it fits. Your room dimensions on your phone = every decision made easier.

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