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17th Annual LEGO Competition: August 10th17th Annual LEGO Competition: August 10th

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It’s back. For the 17th straight summer the Whistler Museum will be opening its doors for a day of pandemonium (the good kind) as we welcome 50 kids to take part in our annual LEGO-building competition. It’s all going down on Saturday August 10th, from 2-4pm.

August is Bear Month at the Whistler Museum, so our LEGO theme is “What if YOU were a Whistler Bear?” Essentially, this means you can build something, anything, but it should be from a bear’s perspective. You can build the ultimate bear den, you can show you and your bear friends having a picnic, a car designed specifically for bears, whatever you want!

It’s only $5 per child, and is open for all children from ages 3-12. This year we’ve got tons of great prizes from Armchair Books, Whoola Toys, Cows, Earls, Marketplace IGA, Lush, Fun for Kids Clothing and Accessories, Caramba, TAG – The Adventure Group, Meadow Park Sports Centre, Village 8 Cinema, Prior, Creekbread, Fathom Stone Studios, Boston Pizza, Whistler Grocery Store, The Old Spaghetti Factory, and Blenz.

This event sells out in advance every year, so to avoid disappointment, stop by the museum or give us a call at 604.932.2019. Because of the event’s popularity, we cannot reserve spots without payment.

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2nd Annual Big Kids LEGO Competition2nd Annual Big Kids LEGO Competition

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Check out this great video that the Whistler Question produced of the event:

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Last year’s event was so much fun, you knew it was coming back. That’s right, the 2nd  Annual Big Kids LEGO Competition is happening tomorrow night!

Twenty adult competitors will piece together their masterpiece best representing the theme, “Whistler’s Secrets” for the glory of reigning as Whistler’s master builder of this iconic children’s toy.

Interested LEGO competitors need to sign up through the Whistler Museum by by calling 604-932-2019. Entry to compete is $10 and includes one drink while spectators are welcome to join in the party and cast their votes for the winning submission for a suggested donation of $5.

There will be a cash bar and everyone is welcome to mix, mingle and explore the Whistler Museum. For the less competitive big kids out there we will have plenty of spare LEGO set up for you to play with.

Doors open to competitors at 6pm, and general admission starts qt 7pm.

Big thanks to event partners Whistler Blackcomb, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub,Scandinave Spa Whistler, Purebread Whistler and Prior Snowboards for donating some great door prizes as well as booty for first, second and third place.

Reflections on the 2012 LEGO Building CompetitionReflections on the 2012 LEGO Building Competition

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The 2012 LEGO Build Competition was a huge success! Thank you to all of our participants, our judges, and all of the local businesses who donated prizes! Check out some photos from the event:

Competitors waiting for Robyn’s presentation on ‘Whistler Hideaways’ to begin.
A competitor in the 3-4 age group works on his entry.
Choosing from a sea of LEGO pieces!
Competitors in the 10-12 age group were pretty serious.
Intensely searching for LEGO.
A fantastic DUPLO creation.
Museum staff enjoying the LEGO Competition.

Highlights included a great scavenger hunt (which the kids said was easy-peasy… we thought it was pretty hard!), some awesome creations, and a whole lot of fun!

Thanks to:

Keith and Jessica Reed
Jeremy Postal
Mayor Nancy Wilhelm-Morden
Lush Whistler
Whoola Toys
Ziptrek Eco Tours
Whistler Eco Tours
The Adventure Group
Canadian Wilderness Adventures
The Old Spaghetti Factory
PureBread
Prior
The Great Glass Elevator Candy Shop
The Body Shop
Hatley
Armchair Books
Fun for Kids
Cows
Meadow Park Sports Centre
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The 16th Annual LEGO Building Competition – Sign Up Now!The 16th Annual LEGO Building Competition – Sign Up Now!

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Attention all LEGO Builders! Registration is open for our 16th Annual Children’s LEGO Building Competition!

The 16th Annual LEGO Building Competition will be happening on August 25th at the Whistler Musuem. There are great prizes to be won and fun times to be had! This year’s theme will be “Design Your Ultimate Whistler Hideway”! Anyone aged 3-12 is welcome to enter.

To register, drop by the Museum at 4333 Main St, call us at (604) 932-2019, or email robyn@whistlermuseum.org. This hugely popular event sells out every year; reserve your space by registering today! Registration costs $5 per child aged 3-12. Preregistration is necessary.

Check out our blog post from last year’s event!