Carmine, Texas
Carmine is the eastern gateway to the Round Top corridor and home to Blue Hills — one of the show's most popular venues. Visitor guide, venue list, and tips.
- ✦Blue Hills: 75+ vendors, free admission, up to 65,000 visitors per show
- ✦Eastern gateway — first stop driving from Houston
- ✦More relaxed pace, easier parking than the main corridor
- ✦About 8 miles east of downtown Round Top on Highway 290
Carmine sits at the eastern end of the Round Top antique show corridor, about 8 miles from downtown Round Top along Highway 290. Its anchor venue is Blue Hills — one of the most beloved stops at the entire show: free admission, 75+ vendors, up to 65,000 visitors per show, and consistently praised as the best starting point for first-time visitors. Coming from Houston, Carmine is the first town you reach on the corridor, making it a natural entry point. The pace is more relaxed than the Round Top and Warrenton sections, with less traffic and easier parking.
Carmine, Texas — FAQ
Is Carmine part of the Round Top antique show?
Yes. Carmine is at the eastern end of the 11-mile show corridor. Its anchor venue, Blue Hills, is one of the most popular stops at the entire show — free admission, 75+ vendors, and up to 65,000 visitors per show.
How far is Carmine from Round Top?
Carmine is about 8 miles east of Round Top along Highway 290, roughly a 12-minute drive. It's the first town you reach when driving from Houston on US-290.
What venues are in Carmine?
Blue Hills is the anchor venue — one of Round Top's most beloved stops. The Hive and other dealers also operate in the Carmine area during show weeks. Blue Hills alone is worth the trip.
Why start at Carmine when driving from Houston?
If you're coming from Houston, Carmine is the first major stop on the corridor. Starting at Blue Hills and working west toward Round Top and Warrenton avoids backtracking and follows the natural flow of traffic.