They’re the little plastic bricks that have been around for decades and caused many a painful foot when stepped upon.
Now, the Danish-rooted town of Solvang will host its debut Solvang Brick & Builds event the weekend of April 5 and 6, 2025.
"Lego bricks are the toys that never end. You can build anything you want out of them, take it apart, and then build something else. It's a very hands-on toy," said Allyson Gail. She knows about LEGO. Gail was a contestant on Season 4 of the TV series LEGO Masters, and has also had her work displayed in the LEGO House in Denmark, where the toy originated.
And—said Gail—Solvang is a natural home for the competition.
"It's the Danish little town. It's like Disney. It's the cutest town ever. And their theme this year is Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale."
The ticketed expo is on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Solvang Veterans Memorial Building at 1745 Mission Drive.
Registered displays from brick-builders will be on view for public voting, with a BrickLink Panel at 1 p.m., a Master Builders Panel at 3, a vendor area, and a “VIB” Lounge with games and prizes for ticketed Very Important Builders.
Solvang Park (at Mission Drive and First Street) will also feature entertainment and activities, including kids' brick-building and coloring tents, brick-associated vendors, and live music performances from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
More information about Solvang Brick & Builds is at the city's website.
