3-12-26-Brickworld INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Brickworld LEGO Exposition will return to Indianapolis this weekend for its 16th annual show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The event will take place Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at th e Blue Ribbon Pavilion. To purchase tickets, visit Brickworld.com. The exposition features 65,000 square feet of original LEGO creations, interactive building areas and vendor booths. Mark Larson, Brickworld’s chief brick officer and master model builder, said the event is designed to bring together the creative community through collaborative play. “Brickworld invites fans to take their eyes off screens and put their hands onto bricks to immerse themselves in the fun of 3D play and collaboration among friends,” Larson said. Among the featured displays is the “Great Ball Contraption,” a large loop of LEGO machines that move thousands of small soccer balls through a continuous system. The display debuted at Brickworld and later gained widespread attention on social media. Other highlights include Stud Sand Beach, the Super Robo Rally robot navigation area and custom exhibits featuring cities, castles, dinosaurs and a yellow brick road. New for the 2026 event is the Brick Derby track, where guests can build and race original LEGO cars. Participants also have the option to purchase their creations. The venue will also feature a community Graffiti Wall and a Play Brick area where visitors can build modules for a guest-created interactive city. Exhibitors travel from across the Midwest to participate in the show. Larson said many of the displays are original designs rather than official sets. David Turner, a Brickworld exhibitor, said he returned to the hobby as an adult to build with his children. He recently completed a mosaic of an Andy Warhol-style LEGO spaceman that required nine unique elements and more than 8,000 individual pieces. Turner said building with LEGO bricks provides a mental break from daily stress. “It’s very cathartic to sit and work with it after a hard day at work,” Turner said. “You can follow the instructions and build something without having to think about everything else.” Larson said LEGO bricks are used for more than play, noting their role in art, engineering and even physical therapy. “There’s a therapeutic aspect to it,” Larson said. “People with hand injuries have rehabilitated themselves by building with LEGO. It’s a very versatile medium and has become an art form as well.” He added that interest in the hobby increased during the COVID-19 pandemic as people sought creative activities at home. The exposition attracts visitors of all ages, including families, college students and retirees. The event will also feature activities for younger guests, including the LEGO Stuntz Bike Challenge, where participants attempt to guide a motorcycle through a tunnel of sharks without hitting them. General admission tickets cost $20 at the door and $18 when purchased online in advance. Military members, first responders and veterans can purchase $15 tickets at the door with a valid ID. Guests who use the promo code WISH at Brickworld.com can receive an additional $2 off pre-purchased tickets. Children ages 3 and under are admitted free. Parking at the Indiana State Fairgrounds costs $10. LEGO was founded in 1932 by Danish carpenter Ole Kirk Christiansen. The name comes from the Danish words “leg godt,” meaning “play well.” Brickworld LLC is a private company and is not affiliated with the LEGO Group. Following the Indianapolis event, Brickworld will host additional expositions in Chicago in June, Grand Rapids in September and Fort Wayne in October. Dates for the fall shows will be announced later. ...read more read less