Bike Brew Q is holding its third annual event in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation this Saturday at the Great Bend Expo Complex. The event features three staples of summer: cycling, barbecue and craft beer.

Event founder Ryan Fairchild says Bike Brew Q got started on a Tuesday night bike ride.

Ryan Fairchild Audio

Fairchild’s cousin, wife, and brother-in-law all have cystic fibrosis. Simply put, cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs and can cause difficulty breathing. Over the past two years, Bike Brew Q has been able to raise over $12,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Tickets for each event…biking, beer, and eating…are sold separately so attendees only pay for the events they wish to do.

Ryan Fairchild Audio

The biking starts at 7:30 a.m., two food vendors at 11 a.m., and the Craft Brew Expo portion of the event will be from 1 – 4 p.m. There will be more than 50 beers to try from 15 different breweries. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event or now by going to bikebrewq.com.

Story help from Joe Vinduska