Gate City Virginia Is All Fired Up For It’s Annual “Grillin’at The Gate” This Weekend. The Town’s Yearly Barbecue And Music Festival Is Designed To Showcase All The Town Has To Offer. According To Town Manager Greg Jones, The Ever-Popular Event Will Include Arts And Crafts, Food Vendors, A Barbecue Competition, And A Cruisin’ Car And Motorcycle Show. The Fourth Annual “Grillin’ At The Gate” Is Set For Saturday In Downtown Gate City On Jackson Street.