{"id":293967,"date":"2026-06-03T03:14:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T03:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/293967\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T03:14:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T03:14:23","slug":"orlando-brick-convention-returns-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/293967\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando Brick Convention returns this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Thousands of LEGO enthusiasts are set to gather in Orlando this weekend as the Orlando Brick Convention returns to the Central Florida Fairgrounds on June 6 and 7.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">This annual event showcases professional LEGO artists from across the country displaying intricate custom-built creations, and gives fans the chance to meet LEGO personalities and fellow builders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Attendees can enjoy a range of attractions, such as a Star Wars-themed display area, interactive brick pits with thousands of LEGO pieces, vendor booths featuring rare and retired LEGO sets, and exhibits by local fan builders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">According to organizers, a portion of the event\u2019s proceeds will benefit the Build Smiles Foundation, a nonprofit that supports orphanages in Brazil and supplies LEGO sets to underprivileged children worldwide during the holidays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Tickets start at $14.99 and are available for either Saturday or Sunday. 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