Gage Hall debuts adding 7,500 square feet of shopping space and new dealers.
The latest phase of an ongoing multimillion-dollar improvement project at Marburger Farm Antique Show (October 27-31) is unveiled this fall as owner Dallas-based Brook Partners, moves forward with plans to enhance the heritage property’s position as a prime antiques and design destination.
“Round Top has been changing at an accelerated rate since we became stewards of the iconic Marburger Farm property five years ago,” says Brook Partners owner John Sughrue. “For it to remain the leading venue — the one that sets the bar and the schedule for all others — we simply have to up our game.”
Restoration of the 30-year-old venue’s historic structures and a rearrangement of the 43-acre grounds preceded this latest phase of development, which includes the addition of the new exhibit hall constructed with salvaged and reclaimed materials from across the property.
Dealer Bradley Hester in the new Gage Hall (Photo Jack Thompson)
Ed Gage and Jay Bearden’s Patternmill booth in Gage Hall at Marburger
Antiques dealer and a founding member of Marburger Farm, Ed Gage (Photo Ethan Good)
Main Street at Marburger Farm
The Food Pavilion overlooking the pond at Marburger Farm (Photo Deb Turner)
The Saloon at Marburger Farm with original walls, ceiling, and floors. Artwork on left Keer Tanchak, “Heat shield.” Overhead installation Liam Gillick, “Denominator Platform.” Artwork on right Polly Apfelbaum, “Lover’s Leap 33.”
Dealer Marta Gualda (Photo Deb Turner)
Dealer Modern Exchange
The Dance Hall on right (Photo Jack Thompson)
Daniel Schmidt Antiques (Photo Deb Turner)
The Saloon. Artwork on left Keer Tanchak, “Heat shield.” Overhead installation Liam Gillick, “Denominator Platform.” Artwork on right Polly Apfelbaum, “Lover’s Leap 33.” (Photo by Jack Thompson)
The Saloon (Photo Jack Thompson)
Shopper with finds (Photo Deb Turner)
Dubbed Gage Hall in honor of Marburger founding member and antiques dealer Ed Gage, the new building will bring an additional 7,500 square feet of temperature-controlled indoor shopping space, with Marburger now housing 200+ dealers offering fine antiques and vintage pieces sourced from around the world.
New Marburger vendors for the fall show include B. Hester — Antiques & Unique Objects, Falcon & Owl, Found. by Lindsey Andersen, Krannitz Design, Matheson’s Fine Art & Antiques, Patternmill, Rosaria Varra Fine Jewelry, Rue Michelle Antiques, Susan Wheeler Home, Virginia Richardson Antiques, Winston Auction Group NYC, and Kate Hornsby Antiques.
A new food and beverage program also launches, inspired by the nouvelle Southwestern-style cuisine pioneered by James Beard Award-winning chefs Stephan Pyles and Dean Fearing. “We are very close to finalizing a contract with a group out of College Station that truly understands Texas hospitality and Texas cooking,” Sughrue says. Pop-up refreshment offerings will be offered by W6 Coffee Co., Amanecer Coffee Experience, Clementine Coffee, and Big Hat Mocktails.
A lineup of notable Texas recording artists is also in the mix including Austin-based duet Rebecca Patek and Sophia Johnson, guitarist Monica Valli, The Reed Brothers and Ian Kocourek, as well as Halloween-themed music and trick-or-treating on Friday, October 30.
The traditional Opening Day Tailgate is Tuesday, October 27, at 9 am, with early shopping. The ringing of the triangle to open the vendor tents takes place at 10 am. Tickets $15 general admission, $40 early admission shopping, and $195 premium admission includes priority parking, early admission shopping and lounge access. To purchase tickets, go here.
For the first time, Marburger Farm is also open for the winter show, January 21 – 24, 2027. More information at marburgerfarm.com.
2026 FALL ANTIQUES & DESIGN SHOW, OCTOBER 15 – NOVEMBER 1
