Great Western Brick Show
The Great Western Brick Show is great for LEGO and train enthusiasts. It is a family-friendly event that takes place at the STEAM. It is usually filled to the brim with displays, stands, and vendors.
The Great Western Brick Show features LEGO brick builds of all shapes and sizes. Every feature is built by members of Brickish, the UK club for adult LEGO brick fans. The team is made up of experienced builders who are dedicated to impressing fans.
The brick displays feature builds like railway layouts, buildings, cars, aircraft, spaceships, and others. Attendees also get the opportunity to contribute to a massive mosaic made up of more than 100,000 bricks. It's an event you don't want to miss out on.
BrickFair
The BrickFair LEGO Fan is an event that occurs throughout the year and is available at different locations, stopping at Exton, Philadelphia, towards the end of September. It is the biggest LEGO festival in the United States. BrickFair is known for its major attractions, as:
- Photo ops
- Children's play area
- Mini golf
- Bounce houses
- Art gallery
BrickWorld
BrickWorld was established in 2007 to display the most fantastic LEGO displays created by fans and hobbyists. The objective of the show is to inspire children and adults to create exciting LEGO constructions of their own.
The Brickworld convention provides some interactive activities and play areas. There are also vendors at the event that sell LEGO and related items.
The Brickworld opens at 5 locations, including Detroit in September, Fort Wayne in October, Indianapolis in March, and Chicago in June. It is also available in Milwaukee. Prices for each event may depend on the location, but the average price for a ticket is $14 on the day of the event and $12 if you buy in advance.
BrickUniverse
BrickUniverse is a LEGO brick convention that was staged in Jacksonville and Knoxville. It took place at the beginning of October in 2022 and cost $20. People who ordered online in advance got tickets at a cheaper price. Attendees get to enjoy attractions like:
- Tetley tea station
- Mount Rushmore
- Fabuland fun fair
- Notre dame
- A LEGO castle
Attendees also get to meet professional LEGO artists. There are numerous displays that you can get inspiration from to create your own huge builds. The event also displays life-sized LEGO sculptures and models based on real-life structures.
Some of the sculptures include the Manhattan Bridge, the NASA Kennedy Space Center, and the Golden Gate Bridge, among many other locations that have been beautifully recreated in LEGO.
BrickCon
BrickCon is a LEGO event that gives you access to numerous models created by adult hobbyists from across America. Vendors selling modern and vintage LEGO sets are usually in attendance. The sets are available at cheap prices for attendees.
The BrickCon event also features custom sets and parts at the Brick Bazaar. It is more of an AFOL event, but children are also welcome. It displays many sets that show creativity and problem-solving. The event also provides many resources for creating LEGO designs.
Final Thoughts
These LEGO events cater to both seasoned professionals and casual enthusiasts. These conventions give you the opportunity to see impressive builds, connect with fellow enthusiasts, discover new ideas, and find inspiration in the limitless potential of the brick. So mark your calendars, grab your bricks and prepare to explore the colorful world of LEGO like ne
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