FLL Robotics Competition
12 PM - Elementary & Middle School ONLY
Games of skill & programming
Games & Competitions
12:30 PM - Happy Birthday USA! Lego Floats
Individuals & Groups of all ages are invited to build a Lego float from your own brick that must move under its own power or is pulled by a remote control robot or vehicle that celebrates our country's 250th Birthday.
See the website for size specifications.
Challenge: you must design it ahead of time but you must BUILD it at the Fair! There will be a parade!
Judging at 2 PM.
Surprise Theme Build
1:30 PM - Kids & Youth
3 PM - Adults
Participants will use the bricks provided to create a display that matches a surprise theme.
One hour will be allowed for planning & building.
Prizes awarded in 5 age brackets following judging.
Prebuilt Theme Sculpture Competition
2026 Theme: 12 & Under - "Animal Babies" & 13 & Up - "Only in Tennessee"
Entries taken in the STEM Building Saturday, August 8, 10 AM - 12 PM or day of the event by noon in the Expo Center.
Sculptures submitted on August 8 will be displayed during the Fair.
Build a UNIQUE structure using Lego® brand bricks (NO KITS) that follows the theme.
May be an individual or team build.
Size limit 10''x10'' base plate.
Teams are judged by the age of the oldest team member.
No entry fee but limited to one sculpture per individual or team.
Participants must be removed following prize ceremony.
Prizes awarded at 4:30 PM.
Age Categories:
4 & Under
5-8
9-12
13-17
Adult
Disclaimer: Lego is a trademark of the Lego® Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this event.