Building Memories LEGO® Building Competition
Published on July 21, 2026
Show us what you've got, Wilmington!
Build your best LEGO® creation inspired by a place that makes Wilmington special to you.
As the Wilmington Convention Center prepares to welcome the “Brick Convention,” we're inviting the community to celebrate by sharing their creativity in our Building Memories LEGO® Competition!
What comes to mind when you think of Wilmington? Maybe it's a walk along the Riverwalk, your favorite park, watching fireworks over the Cape Fear River, catching a concert, fishing at Greenfield Lake, or a childhood memory made with family and friends.
Using LEGO® bricks, or a comparable building block, create a model that represents your favorite Wilmington place, landmark, tradition, event, or memory. Whether it's a famous destination or a personal moment that could only happen here, we want to see your story brought to life.
Are you a business owner? Build your storefront, showcase what makes your business unique, or recreate a favorite Wilmington destination.
Are you part of a school, preschool, or homeschool community? Rally your students, classrooms, or clubs and create something that celebrates your school or a favorite Wilmington memory.
Do you lead an after-school program, Scout troop, summer camp, or youth organization? Turn it into a team challenge and let your creativity shine.
Are you a nonprofit, civic organization, or neighborhood group? Share the places, people, and moments that make Wilmington such a special community.
Or maybe you're simply someone who loves to build. Whether you're entering on your own, as a family, or with a group of friends, we'd love to see your creation.
No matter who you are, if Wilmington has a special place in your heart, there's a place for you in this competition. We can't wait to see the incredible creations our community builds, one brick at a time.
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Contest Guidelines
LEGO® Building Contest Guidelines
Show off your creativity by building a LEGO® creation inspired by Wilmington!
Theme: Create an original building brick model inspired by your favorite place in Wilmington, a local landmark, a City park, a community event, or anything else that represents the City.
Entry Requirements:
- Include your name, a title for your design, and a brief description (up to 100 words) explaining what your creation represents.
- Open to participants of all ages
- Builds must be made primarily from LEGO® bricks or compatible building bricks
- Entries must be original. Pre-built commercial LEGO® sets are not permitted
- Designs must fit within a maximum footprint of 4 feet by 4 feet
- Builds should be sturdy enough to be transported and displayed
- All entries must be family-friendly
Additional Information:
- By entering, participants grant the City of Wilmington permission to photograph their builds and use those images for promotional purposes on the City's communication channels
- The City of Wilmington reserves the right to decline entries that do not meet these guidelines
Timeline
Timeline
- Aug. 14: Submission deadline (please drop off submissions to 929 N. Front St.)
- Aug. 18–31: Entries on public display
- Sept. 1: Winner announced (The City will contact the winner to coordinate ticket pick-up)
- Sept. 4: Deadline to pick up submissions
Judging & Voting Process
Judging & Voting
All qualifying entries will be displayed at Skyline Center/City Hall (929 N. Front St.) from August 18 – 31.
During the exhibition, the public is invited to view the creations and vote for their favorite. Votes will be tallied, and the winner will be announced on Sept. 1.
For those unable to vote in-person, there will also be online voting options.
Prize: The winning builder(s) will receive tickets to the Wilmington Brick Convention and be recognized on the City of Wilmington's communications channels.
Whether your creation is big or small, detailed or whimsical, we can't wait to see Wilmington through your imagination. Grab your bricks, start building, and help us celebrate the places and memories that make our city one of a kind!