Great Texas Train Race pits bicyclists of all skill levels against the steam power of the Texas State Railroad, May 8. 903/597-8800.

Texas 100 Invitational Art Show in Salado’s Pace Park features some of Texas’ best artists showing traditional and contemporary works in a variety of media, May 8-9. 254/947-5040.

Cowboy Songs and Poetry brings the story of the Old West to the LBJ National Park in Johnson City, May 8. 830/644-2241.

Mother’s Day Luncheon at Messina Hof Wine Cellars begins with a tour of the vineyards and ends with a gourmet meal, May 9. 409/778-9463.

Coming up …

Cherokee Rose Festival in Gilmer celebrates spring and the area’s rich history, May 15.
903/843-2413.

Springtime Festival/ Magnolia Homes Tour in Columbus includes an arts & crafts show, theatre in the 1886 opera house, and a tour of historical homes, May 14-16. 409/732-2917.

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This article appears in May 7 • 1999 and May 7 • 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.