# Event Details - **Event Name**: LEGO Lighthouse Challenge 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 25 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! The Friends of St. Clement's Island & Piney Point Museums, the non profit organization that supports the St. Mary’s County Museum Division, is announcing a fun competition in honor of the oldest lighthouse on the Potomac River for the 2026 holiday season. The challenge entails creating a version of any lighthouse utilizing interlocking building bricks and bringing it to Piney Point Lighthouse Museum for display and competition judging. RULES: - MATERIAL: All entries must be made with interlocking building blocks (any variety or brand like LEGO). - SIZE: The final size of your entry must be no bigger than 12 inches wide x 12 inches deep x 20 inches high. - BASE: Entries must be placed on a sturdy base, such as plywood, foam core or heavy cardboard. The base should be able to support your entry’s weight without bowing. - No kits may be entered. The entry must be constructed as a completely unique creation. - No electronics or other materials are allowed. All components must be interlocking building blocks. AGE CATEGORIES: -Ages 0 to 12 -Ages 13 and older -Family (No less than two builders, with on being 18 or older and the other 17 or younger) DROP OFF: Models should be brought to the main museum building (44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point, MD 20674) any day from November 20, 2026 to November 25, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving Day) between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. DISPLAY: Models will be on display from November 28, 2026 to January 2, 2027 for voting (see below). PICK UP: Models can then be picked up any day from January 3, 2027 to January 10, 2027 between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. HOW TO ENTER: Participation is FREE and registration is required by emailing janet.cooper@stmaryscountymd.gov or calling 301-475-4200 ext. 1832. VOTING & Seeing the Models: - Selection of winners will be done by popular vote. - All who visit the museum from November 28, 2026 through January 2, 2027 will receive a voting ticket to cast their vote. - Additional tickets may be purchased at the museum store at 5 tickets for $1.00, with proceeds benefiting the museum. WINNERS & PRIZES: - Winners will be notified on January 4, 2027 - The overall winner in each group will receive a $25 Amazon gift card and bragging rights as 2026's best lighthouse builder! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/piney-point/lego-lighthouse-challenge-2026/200030656281753 - **Event Categories**: contests, nonprofit, thanksgiving, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 13 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Piney Point - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park - **lat**: 38.13664 - **long**: -76.52907 - **full address**: Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park, 44720 Lighthouse Rd, Piney Point, MD 20674-3027, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: LEGO Lighthouse Challenge 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2c2d416423d0d448b207723e8773dd6f50e39a46c30beb2a1ff1c617096551fa-rimg-w1200-h675-dce80808-gmir?v=1788489536 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is LEGO Lighthouse Challenge 2026 being held? - **A:** LEGO Lighthouse Challenge 2026 takes place on Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 25 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park, 44720 Lighthouse Rd, Piney Point, MD 20674-3027, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing LEGO Lighthouse Challenge 2026? - **A:** LEGO Lighthouse Challenge 2026 is organized by Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** LEGO Lighthouse Challenge 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Piney Point, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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