Daffodil Days Festival celebrates Round Rock’s new title of Daffodil Capital of Texas with music, food, games, and an array of artists, Mar. 6. 512/218-5499.

Hill Country Antique Show brings a variety of dealers to the Kendall County Fairgrounds in Boerne, Mar. 6-7. 830/995-3750.

Remembering the Alamo Weekend commemorates both sides of the conflict with demonstrations and educational programs at the Alamo Plaza in San Antonio, Mar. 6-7. 210/650-3340.

Coming up …

Art Car Parade entry forms are due to the Orange Show Foundation by Mar. 17. The annual parade through downtown Houston is Apr. 17, but the festivities fill the entire weekend. 713/926-6368 or http://www.orangeshow.org.

Texpert Tours, hosted by Howie Richey, has added a new Chevrolet Suburban to their rolling lineup to give visitors and residents custom-tailored tours of Austin and Central Texas. http://www.io.com/~zow or 383-8989.

Day Trips, Vol.2, a book of Day Trips 101-200, is now available for $8.95, plus $3.05 for shipping, handling, and tax. Mail to: Day Trips, P.O. Box 33284, South Austin, TX 78704. 406th in a Series. Collect them all.

This article appears in March 5 • 1999 and March 5 • 1999 (Cover).

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Gerald E. McLeod joined the Chronicle staff in November 1980 as a graphic designer. In April 1991 he began writing the “Day Trips” column. Besides the weekly travel column, he contributed “101 Swimming Holes,” “Guide to Central Texas Barbecue,” and “Guide to the Texas Hill Country.” His first 200 columns have been published in Day Trips Vol. I and Day Trips Vol. II.