Newly registered MOCs now under curation. We're running tight on space. Don't delay registering MOCs.
Chantilly, VA
Chantilly, VA
July 30 - Aug 3, 2025

News

Jul 26th 2025

CRBL Combat Robots

Throughout the weekend, not strictly scheduled, Nick Cowen and friends will set their LEGO robots against each other in violent combat. See the CRBL area on the map. LEGO smash!

Jul 24th 2025

Parking

During public hours Saturday and Sunday, Aug 2-3, parking may be crowded. Be prepared to park on the street and walk a block.

Jul 22nd 2025

Check-In Desk Hours

Exhibitors, please note our finite Check-In Desk hours:

  • WEDS Noon - 8:00pm
  • THUR 10:00am - 8:00pm
  • FRI 10:00am - 8:00pm

If you are unable to arrive during these hours, to collect your badge and goodie bag during these hours, then please have someone else check-in for you during Check-In Desk hours.

See you next week!

Jul 19th 2025

Extension Cords

Exhibitors, the DEC would like you to know some rules about extension cords. For one, all cords plugged into the venue must use a surge protector. This is new.

Here's their info-graphic on power cords.

Jul 17th 2025

Meet the LEGO Masters

Meet the LEGO Masters! Saturday and Sunday, August 2-3 at the Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly VA.

Mel Brown, Joseph Cherwink, Corey and Rebecca Maxfield, Luke Horwath, Marcella Spear, Tim "Tank" Hutchings, Ben Grayson, Ian Summers, and Krista Kay share show stories at noon - 1:00pm, and meet for autograph signings 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

Jul 14th 2025

Floor Pads

Exhibitors are reminded we don't have floor pads for every island. Priority is given to vendors, BrickFair interactive features, and to themes/LUGs who didn't get floor pads last year.

Be your own support team. Get yourself some shoe inserts.

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Jul 13th 2025

Trade!

Exhibitors, have you ever wondered why the goodie bags contain different candy? Various Bingo tiles? That's because you're supposed to get the wrong candy and the wrong Bingo tiles. The bag itself comes in red, yellow, blue, and green. You're supposed to receive the wrong color bag. Trade!

You're supposed to receive the "wrong" LEGO Education poly bag (there are 3). Trade! You're supposed to get the wrong mug. Trade! Climb out of your LUG bubble and meet a stranger.

Jul 11th 2025

Adult Swim

Exhibitors are reminded that Adult Swim is BrickFair Saturday starting 9:00pm. The entire show is 21+ the rest of the evening.

Jul 10th 2025

Promo Codes Save Money

Public visitors use promo code SAVE35%ONTIX to... you guessed it... save 35% OFF tickets to the best LEGO experience! BrickFair Chantilly VA this August.

Code expires Sunday July 20. Don't delay!

Jul 9th 2025

Sign-Up for Games

Exhibitors, the "deadline" to sign-up for games is July 15. After that date the system will sort players into seats. Everyone signed-up by the 15th has the same chance to be seated in their favorite game. (Sort your game selections at your account page.)

Those who previously signed-up for BIONICLE Trivia Challenge (2006 Edition) that game (and your signup) was deleted. Please sign-up again for BIONICLE Trivia Challenge: 2005/2015 Edition. (I apologize for losing those sign-ups.)

And check out the Beverage Draft! And other newly added games listed atop the games page.

Jul 6th 2025

Avatar

Your own image printed on a white 2x3 tile awaits you in your goodie bag - if you upload a picture. Exhibitors upload your avatar by July 11.

No uploaded image = no tile! See your account page.

Jul 4th 2025

Curation

Exhibitors, we are now curating MOCs. We've always accepted all registered MOCs, but that is no longer an option. The Chantilly show keeps growing in popularity even after 18 years.

We're not accepting any new LUGs or collabs for this show. Some themed areas are already full.

Right now newly registered MOCs over a certain size are flagged for curation. Such MOCs are marked with "CURATION". When a staffer verifies we have space for the model, the label is removed.

Thank you for understanding as we continue to grow in a building that isn't getting any bigger.

Jul 3rd 2025

BrickSlopes Utah

Coming this August 23-24 to Sandy, Utah! Another cool LEGO show run by cool LEGO people.

www.BrickSlopes.com

Jul 2nd 2025

Trash Wars

By popular demand Trash Wars returns to Chantilly. This Mindstorms robot battle will be held during the private convention on Friday. Who cleans up better?!

Trash Wars

When A.I. can clean your bedroom, then we'll make progress.

Jul 2nd 2025

Cleanliness is Next to Godliness

Hey exhibitors, 5 days 14 hours per day inside a convention hall is the devil's stinky playground. Remember kids, a shower a day keeps the Axe body spray away!

Jul 1st 2025

Free Shipping to BrickFair

Do you need to Bricklink a few parts to complete your MOC? Are you constantly ordering LEGO parts online? Several vendors and exhibitors have their own Bricklink store and are offering FREE SHIPPING to BrickFair! Some also discount 10%, 15% and 25% off your order!

See the list of Bricklinkers offering free shipping. Place your order at Bricklink.com, and pick-up your order at the show!

Jun 29th 2025

Lights!

Exhibitors, World of Lights takes place BrickFair Friday at 9:00pm. The venue lights are dimmed (as much as they'll allow), so we can appreciate the MOCs in their own lighting.

Kim Chiu is supplying 2 extra prizes for lighted MOCs. One builder will, as always, win the Best Lighted MOC trophy. Two runners-up will receive free lighting kits from BlingBlingBrick.

Simply bring a MOC that is lighted and you're entered.

Jun 26th 2025

Garden Collab Added

Once again ILUGNY people are hosting a Garden Collab Build. See the game listing for this 1-hour build event. The unified garden will be part of a larger city display during the show. Participants collect their garden segments at the end of the weekend.

Participate in the Garden!

Jun 11th 2025

3LUG: Xenoball Run

Exhibitors, join us in a collaborative display of FLYING rally style space racers! Think: Mario Kart, SW Podracers, Wacky Racers, F-Zero, etc. All builders are welcome to join; the design is accessible to all! Bring your racing ships, terrain, support craft, and alien creatures to our layout in the Space theme.

See summary description of track, racers, and examples of course features.

Participate in Xenoball Run!

Collabs are a great way for a small builder to dream big by joining a larger display.

Jun 10th 2025

Save on Tickets, Buy Ahead

Online tickets are discounted from the at-the-door full price ($25). Online tickets range from $9 to $21. A promo code saves even more! Use "BATMAN" to save 40% off early tickets (code expires June 30).

All online sales end Thursday before the show; no ticket sales on Friday prior to show. Cashiers await you at the door. Tickets to BrickFair PA in the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA (Nov 8-9) will go on sale after BF/VA passes.

Jun 1st 2025

Name Badges

Exhibitors are reminded that you must wear your complete and unadulterated name badge while inside the show. Sneak-ins have become a growing challenge. Any badge-monsters you wear must be separate from this show's badge. Security should easily be able to spot your badge while inside the expo hall.

Thank you for your help.

May 25th 2025

GBC Workshop Added

A GBC workshop has been added to the game lineup. Held only once (50 participants) the workshop uses a past GBC kit.

Exhibitors sign-up at the games page. You are also welcome to audit the class, or bring your own kit parts too.

Apr 25th 2025

NASA

By request a NASA theme has been added to BF/VA. A few builders, including Scott Bowman and his Saturn V rocket, are planning a significant area of NASA displays.

Other exhibitors are welcome to join! Register your MOCs to the NASA theme.

Apr 24th 2025

This is CRBL

Thank you Nick Cowen for spearheading CRBL's presence at BrickFair VA! Check out last year's action in: This is CRBL!

Apr 18th 2025

No QR Code MOCs

This is a friendly reminder to our exhibitors that QR code MOCs are not accepted. Everyone has built a QR code MOC. We're so over them. Thank you.

Apr 9th 2025

Save Yourself 50%

Promo code GALAXYEXPLORER saves 1/2 off tickets. Applies online to BrickFair VA in August. Code expires 5/25/25.

At-the-door entry is $25/person. Online tickets are already discounted:
Saturday all-day: $21
Saturday afternoon: $13
Sunday all-day: $18
Sunday afternoon: $9

www.BrickFair.com/tickets/

Use promo code GALAXYEXPLORER and experience the coolest LEGO event on Earth for as little as $4.50! Crazy! Ages 3 and under are free.

Apr 8th 2025

Play 18 Holes

BrickFair VA (Chantilly VA in August) will feature two 9-hole mini-golf courses. Take a break from viewing LEGO, shopping LEGO, and winning LEGO. Sink a few putts with us!

Travel to BrickFair VA

Jan 9th 2025

Chantilly On Schedule

BrickFair Chantilly ("BF/VA") is on the schedule at www.BrickFair.com returning next August.

Not to be confused with BrickFair Fredericksburg ("BF/FXBG")! Coming this March 2025. Both are on the website. Exhibitors register carefully.

See you there!