Wilmington Convention Center to host first-ever brick convention featuring LEGO displays and activities

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington will host its first-ever Brick Convention next month, bringing a weekend of LEGO-themed displays, activities and vendors to the Wilmington Convention Center.

The Wilmington Brick Convention is scheduled for Sept. 12-13 and will feature professional LEGO artists from across the country showcasing large-scale creations, along with meet-and-greets with LEGO personalities.

Attendees can also explore a Star Wars-themed display area, build with thousands of bricks in interactive brick pits, browse LEGO merchandise from multiple vendors, and view custom creations built by local fan builders.

A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the Build Smiles Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides new LEGO sets to underprivileged children during the holidays.

Tickets are $14.99 and are available for either Saturday or Sunday. Organizers say some ticket options are already selling out and encourage attendees to purchase tickets in advance.

The Competition

Wilmington residents of all ages are invited to put their creativity on display this summer as the city launches its Building Memories LEGO® Building Competition ahead of the upcoming Brick Convention.

The competition encourages participants to create an original LEGO® model inspired by a place, landmark, event or memory that makes Wilmington special to them.

City officials say the contest is designed to celebrate the community’s creativity while highlighting the people, places and experiences that make Wilmington unique.

Builders can draw inspiration from iconic locations like the Riverwalk, Greenfield Lake or city parks, as well as local traditions, concerts, fireworks, businesses, neighborhoods or personal memories.

The competition is open to individuals, families, businesses, schools, homeschool groups, Scout troops, youth organizations, nonprofits and community groups.

Competition Guidelines

Participants must build an original creation using LEGO® bricks or compatible building blocks. Commercial LEGO® sets are not eligible.

Entries must include:

• The builder’s name
• A title for the creation
• A description of up to 100 words explaining the inspiration behind the design

Models must fit within a 4-foot-by-4-foot footprint, be sturdy enough for transport and display, and remain family-friendly.

By entering, participants agree to allow the City of Wilmington to photograph and use images of their creations for promotional purposes.

Important Dates

Completed entries must be dropped off at Skyline Center, 929 N. Front St., by Aug. 14.

All qualifying entries will be displayed from Aug. 18 through Aug. 31, giving the public an opportunity to view the creations and vote for their favorites. In-person voting will be available during the exhibition, and an online voting option will also be offered for those unable to visit.

The winner will be announced on Sept. 1, with all entries available for pickup by Sept. 4.

Winning Prize

The winning builder or team will receive tickets to the Wilmington Brick Convention and be recognized through the City of Wilmington’s communications channels.

City officials say the competition is open to experienced builders and first-time creators alike, encouraging participants to share what makes Wilmington feel like home—one brick at a time.

For more details on how to register, go to the official City of Wilmington website.