Sarah Palin to serve up BBQ in Gilbert

GILBERT, AZ - At least one well-known Republican will not be at the Republican National Convention.

Former GOP Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin will be in Gilbert on Monday, campaigning for 5th District Congressional candidate Kirk Adams.

Adams is running against former representative and gubernatorial candidate Matt Salmon.

Palin and Adams will be at Joe's Farm Grill in Gilbert starting at 3:30 p.m.

The event will include live music and a family BBQ.

Adams and Palin will be serving food as a way of saying "thank you" for all the support and encouraging people to get out and vote, according to a news release.

Adams was endorsed by Palin earlier this month.

Palin says she chose the Gilbert restaurant after seeing it featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives."Adams says Palin wants to keep speeches under 10 minutes so she can meet guests, according to KSAZ-TV.

Joe's Farm Grill is located at 3000 E. Ray Road in Gilbert, off Higley and the Loop 202.

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