The LEGO Brick Fan Expo returns to Tampa for 2 days filled with everything LEGO!

Thousands of LEGO fans will converge on the Florida State Fairgrounds for the return of the popular Brick Fan Expo.

Build it and they will come — LEGO master builders and enthusiasts will come together in Tampa either the return of the fan-favorite, Brick Fan Expo in Tampa, bringing one of the largest LEGO events in the country to the Bay area.

This massive two days LEGO event is set to take place at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, on Saturday, August 9, and Sunday, August 10, 2025.

This is a must see event for the LEGO fan of any age. There will be lots of LEGO creations to view, building zones, games, speakers, character meets and more.

See amazing LEGO Displays created by LEGO Fans and professional builders from around the US including a moon base, trains/monorail models, castles, LEGO cities and more.

LEGO City Displays

See amazing LEGO® city displays. Lots to look at in these amazing displays.

Build Zones

Create what ever you want in our build zones. Thousands of pieces to make almost anything.

See various character throughout the event. You never know who you will see.

Art Station

Build your own design from thousands of pieces. Display your design on the art wall when you are finished.

Fan Builds

See all different types of creations built by fans in our fan zone.

Vendor Zone

Get all those hard to find LEGO® products in our vendor area. Lots of new and used sets, figures, pieces and more.

Guest Speakers

Listen to captivating talks in the challenge area, featuring special guests, including winners from the hit TV show LEGO® Masters. Get ready for insights and inspiration!

Bricker Build Interactive Zone

Check out and hold life size 100% LEGO® creations such as Thor’s hammer, Captain America’s shield, lightsabers and more. Get your picture in the photo booth.

3x Minifigure Build Challenge

Compete with other LEGO fans in various building competitions hosted by Tim Croll from Season 2 of LEGO Masters. Come hang out with Tim and build!

RC Cars

Race LEGO® RC cars in a head to head competition with other fans. See who can be the first to cross the finish line on the LEGO® off road course.

Professional Brick Builders

Experience the awe-inspiring creations crafted by our talented brick builders

Star Wars Zone

Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring world of Star Wars LEGO® creations in this area! You’ll have the chance to wield life-size LEGO® lightsabers, snap photos with them and perhaps even participate in some special meet-ups. Don’t miss out on the magic and excitement waiting for you in this space!

Trains

Are you a train enthusiast? Don’t miss the chance to admire these spectacular train layouts!

Moon Base

Prepare to be amazed by the incredible LEGO® moon base! Witness the marvel of a working space monorail that traverses the entire display. It’s a spectacle you won’t want to miss

Mosaic Boards

Help build a portion of our large mosaic. Add your piece to help us complete the design.

Minifigure Merchants

Looking for that hard to find minifigure to complete your collections. Head over to the vendors to find all your favorite characters.

Strongest Bridge

Come join Dan Steininger, one of only eight official LEGO® Master Builders in the entire world in the strongest bridge. Dan will be using his humor, great storytelling, and hands on building to not only inform audiences, but entertain and inspire them. He will guide them in a strongest bridge competition 3 times a day at the event.

Duplo Zone

Let the younger kids have fun building in the Kids zone.

Castle Builds

Are you a Lord of the Rings fan? Do enjoy castles and other medieval creations. Come see these amazing exhibits.

Large Fan Builds

See these incredible exhibits. Large LEGO® fan displays from castles, cyberpunk, and more.

Stem Zone

Join us in the STEM zone for a thrilling session of rapid-paced games, featuring LEGO Masters Corey Samuel and Christine “Tacos” Blandino!

Aquariums

Check out these underwater displays. See all the corals, fish and other sea animals come to life in LEGO.

Mosaics

Beautiful LEGO art created from thousands of pieces.

Architect Zone

Unleash your creativity and become a part of our fan-built display! Build a house, apartment building, or whatever you can imagine and then add it to the fan built display.

Brick Fan Expo is a passion project run by a family of amazing builders who started the event in Atlanta, GA, in 2014. Since then, the event has traveled around the country to rave reviews.

Tampa’s event is expected to draw between 8,000 and 10,000 guests. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased online.

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