LEGO competition will be fun for all at 2025 Chivalry Festival

The Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival is bringing an exciting new challenge to this year’s event: the Bricks of the Realm: A Medieval Fantasy LEGO Quest.

This LEGO-building competition, set to take place on Sunday, June 1, at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds, invites builders of all ages to showcase their creativity, craftsmanship and storytelling skills in a medieval fantasy themed LEGO competition.

“Once again, we are bringing the magic of places like LEGOLAND right to Mariposa, giving young people and adult enthusiasts alike the opportunity to explore new realms of creative expression and discover new interests,” said Kimberly Vaughan, Executive Producer of the Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival.

“LEGO competitions like these are taken very seriously by builders around the world, and we hope this event will continue to inspire the next generation of creators while attracting visitors to experience the beauty and creativity of Mariposa. We hope to announce the presence of a LEGO Pro Master to this year’s festival — stay tuned!”

A Challenge fit for kings, queens and master builders

LEGO enthusiasts, from young apprentices to seasoned builders, will compete in a battle of imagination and ingenuity, constructing castles, dragons, knights and magical landscapes.

The competition is divided into two categories: Junior Builders (ages 6-17) and Pro Builders (18-up). Junior competitors will be judged by experienced Pro Builders, while festival attendees will cast votes for their favorite Pro Builder creations in the People’s Choice Awards.

Competition details:

• Date: Sunday, June 1

• Location: Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival at Mariposa County Fairgrounds

• Theme: Medieval Fantasy — Castles, dragons, wizards and knights

Categories:

• Junior Builders:

• Young Squires (6-10 years old): Builds must fit within 48 x 48 studs, 15 inches x 15 inches or the size of a LEGO grey baseplate.

• Apprentice Builders (11-17 years old): Builds must fit within 2-feet x 3-feet.

• Pro Builders (18-up and Adults): Builds must fit within 2.5 feet x 4 feet (table size), height is unlimited.

A day of fun and friendly competition

The competition kicks off at 7 a.m. with contestant check-in and setup. People’s Choice voting for Pro Builders will run from 10 a.m. to noon, allowing festival-goers to vote for their favorite

LEGO masterpieces.

After a break for lunch, Junior Builders will return to their creations at 1 p.m. for judging by the Pro Builders. The winners will be announced at 3:30 p.m., with prizes, certificates and festival swag awarded to the champions.

How to enter

Entry is open to all LEGO enthusiasts, and participants can register in advance or on-site if space permits. All builds must be original creations — no store-bought LEGO sets or pre-packaged designs.

For more details and to sign up, visit www.chivalryandfantasyfestival.com/fantasy-lego-competition

Join the fun

The Bricks of the Realm: A Medieval Fantasy LEGO Quest promises to be a highlight of this year’s Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival.

Whether you’re a builder, a fan or simply looking for a fun and unique event, don’t miss your chance to witness LEGO creativity at its finest.

For additional information, contact Suzanne Hansen at (805) 440-5910 or Kimberly Vaughan at (209) 201-4137.