‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’ themed Stemfest heads to the Mayborn Museum July 18.

The City of Gatesville is debuting its first-ever Pickle Fest at the Gatesville Civic Center and Freedom Park on Friday, July 3, launching two days of Fourth of July fun in Central Texas. Event coordinator Patrice Gilbert and City Manager Brad Hunt share how the idea came about, what pickle-themed vendors and competitions you can expect and why they hope this becomes a new holiday tradition for families.