Solvang hosts first annual LEGO Building Competition

SOLVANG, Calif. - Solvang has launched a two-day, family-friendly LEGO building competition where participants compete to build Solvang-inspired creations.

“We wanted more people to Solvang and just bring more awareness to the town, and we wanted to also being more awareness to LEGO and the AFOL community," said event manager, Allyson Gail.

10 competing teams are stationed throughout the walkable Southern California village.

“It’s exciting because they’re a lot of really good people that I really admire so it’s good to be in that company and I’m excited to see what everyone builds," said LEGO builder and competitor, Gwyneth Kozbial.

The Solvang LEGO Building Competition is open for the public to speculate, free of charge.

“The kids are liking walking around. Beautiful weather and all the LEGO masters have been very friendly to all the kids," said parent and Santa Barbara resident, Carly Bobek.

“I hope the kids see that you can build LEGO without a set, see that you can make anything out of it you want, that you can look around the world and go, ‘I want to make that’," said Allyson Gail.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three builders in the competition.

The 1st place winner will receive $5,000.