The Lake County Fairgrounds became Lego heaven this weekend as Brick Fest Live brought more than 1 million plastic construction toys for fans of all ages to enjoy.
The event featured life-size Lego creations, hands-on activities and a chance to take part in the creation of a Guinness World-Record mosaic, all at the fairgrounds’ event center in Grayslake.
“It’s really quite amazing,” Rich Heitz of Park Ridge said Sunday as his 6-year-old son, Max, checked out a pool filled with Lego pieces. “Max is enjoying his dip in the Lego pool.”
Samantha Disney, 6, of Lake Zurich was brave enough to walk barefoot across Lego pieces — an act that has led to many a parent screaming “Ow!” — as part of the Brick Walk challenge.
“It didn’t really feel that bad,” Samantha said.
Michael Sieman, 6, of Lake Forest concentrates on building a jet Sunday during Brick Fest Live at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.
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Rich Heitz of Park Ridge plays Legos with his son Max, 6, at the edge of the “Lego pool” during Brick Fest Live at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake Sunday.
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Sarah Durbin, 7, of Crystal Lake reacts Sunday after spotting a Lego statue of Super Mario during Brick Fest Live at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.
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Samantha Disney, 6, of Lake Zurich strides barefoot across Legos as part of the Brick Walk challenge Sunday during Brick Fest Live at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.
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Badim Nikitin of Deerfield makes a tower Sunday with his daughter Polina, 3, in the “Lego pool” during Brick Fest Live at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.
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