# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Distinguished Speaker Series: An Evening with Wayne Hyde 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Bedford County Chamber of Commerce invites you to a special Distinguished Speaker Series program to benefit the Bedford County Chamber Education Foundation and Veterans Grove—a night where art and purpose come together.

The evening opens with a hearty, catered BBQ dinner prepared by Klavuhn’s Wood Fired, featuring their signature smoked barbecue favorites (brisket and chicken) and house sides (macaroni and cheese, baked beans, twice-baked potatoes, salad bar) and dessert.

After dinner, settle in for an engaging fireside chat with Wayne Hyde, the renowned bronze sculptor whose evocative works celebrate American stories—from local legends and national heroes to everyday moments of grit and grace. Hyde will discuss his creative process, the challenges of working in bronze, and the inspirations that shape his sculptures, including pieces honoring veterans and community heritage.

Your attendance directly supports hands-on leadership and workforce development programs through the Chamber's Education Foundation, as well as the continued care and enhancement of Veterans Grove, our county's living tribute to service and sacrifice.

Attire: comfortable; come for the barbecue, stay for the conversation—and leave inspired by the power of art to honor, educate, and unite.

Presented in partnership with the America 250 PA Bedford County Committee.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/distinguished-speaker-series-an-evening-with-wayne-hyde/200029248830530
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bedford
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bedford Elks Country Club, Inc.
- **lat**: 40.006095374209
- **long**: -78.499673548866
- **full address**: Bedford Elks Country Club, Inc., 937 S Richard St,Bedford,PA,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Distinguished Speaker Series: An Evening with Wayne Hyde  being held?
  - **A:** Distinguished Speaker Series: An Evening with Wayne Hyde  takes place on Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Bedford Elks Country Club, Inc., 937 S Richard St,Bedford,PA,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Distinguished Speaker Series: An Evening with Wayne Hyde ?
  - **A:** Distinguished Speaker Series: An Evening with Wayne Hyde  is organized by Bedford County Chamber of Commerce (PA).
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Distinguished Speaker Series: An Evening with Wayne Hyde  is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bedford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Distinguished Speaker Series: An Evening with Wayne Hyde  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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