Special Events at the Fall 2009 Marburger Farm Antique Show

1. We welcome special guests Kerry Rupp and Gretchen Moran and their photo crew as they visit Marburger Farm in preparation for the Parisian Cowboy’s Guide to the Round Top Experience. The Marburger Farm Antique Show will be a special feature in the book. Inclusion in this Guide is welcomed so please contact them via their website: theroundtopexperience.com.

2. Visit with Reyne Haines, media personality and local Houstonian as she visits Marburger Farm. Reyne’s new show, Art of Collecting, can be seen weekly starting in September on Houston’s NBC affiliate KPRC. She will be roaming the field looking for ideas for her show.

3. Jenifer Jordan, renowned interior/ architectural photographer, will be signing copies of her new design book, Horses and Homes. Jenifer, a photographer for more than 25 years, has taken photos for Southern Accents, Traditional Home and numerous other design and home shelter magazines. Charles Faudree, one of America’s top 100 designers, says…”Jenifer is a very gifted photographer, author and stylist.” Come see her Wednesday and Thursday.

4. Live Plant Sale—Visit Wilde Weedz in Tent W, next to the General Store, for seasonal plants to fill those antique garden urns that you’ll find at Marburger Farm. Owner Agnes Strauss will offer blooming plants, bittersweet, garlands and wreathes in fall colors, plus garden antiques.

5. KTEX 106.1 FM Radio will broadcast live from the show on Friday, Oct. 2. Enjoy the music and spin the prize wheel for goodies, including Marburger Farm souvenirs.

6. All shoppers will receive “The Howdy”---the official guide to Marburger Farm with maps and vendor locations. The 43 acre site of the Marburger Farm Antique Show includes free parking and a courtesy shuttle to and from the parking area. The show’s nearly 400 vendors are sheltered in large structural tents and 12 historic buildings. Many of the buildings feature air-conditioning. Additionally, you will find air-conditioned restrooms, WiFi, cold drink stations at convenient locations and magazine racks filled with free publications on antiques.

7. Food News --You’ll find some of your old favorites in the Marburger Cafe. But this fall Marburger Farm welcomes a full-service catering company, Sterling Affairs. This Austin company will be able to offer more food more quickly and at a better value for our customers. Expect barbecue, sandwiches, salads, breakfast, desserts and drinks. Try the “Mar-Burger!”   

8. Register for the daily cash drawings by placing your admission card in the “Marburger Mailboxes” or at the Show Office front porch.

9. An on-site shipping service, an ATM machine and a licensed masseuse are also available.

10. Marburger Farm is now available to host your next event. During the antique “off season”, book your next wedding/ reception, family reunion, corporate event, birthday party, graduation, or any EVENT at Marburger Farm. Visit marburgerfarmevents.com for additional information.

The Marburger Farm Antique Show runs Tues. Sept. 29 through Sat. Oct. 3, 2009. Admission is $10 and is good all week. Parking is free. Early buying runs from 10 am – 2 pm on Tuesday, September 29, for $25, with regular $10 admission starting at 2 pm until 5 pm. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday show hours are 9 am to 5 pm. Saturday hours are 9 am to 4pm. Plan on breakfast and lunch in the Marburger Cafe and find information on vendors, travel, maps, lodging, shipping, bus trips, large groups and special events at roundtop-marburger.com or call Rick McConn at 800-999-2148 or Ashley Ferguson at 800-947-5799.