Empire Brick Con bringing top LEGO creations, artists to Corning

Beth McDermott
Corning Leader
Oct. 8, 2026, 4:56 a.m. ET

Hundreds of original LEGO creations by top LEGO artists from across the country will be on display at Empire Brick Con, a LEGO fan expo presented by ROCLUG and Empire Bricks NY this month at the Corning Museum of Glass.

Empire Brick Con is scheduled for Oct. 17-18 at the museum.

According to a community announcement, the LEGO fan event will feature original creations by artists from across the nation, hands-on activities, themed hot glass demonstrations and special Make Your Own Glass projects.

Exhibits will showcase large-scale and detailed LEGO creations, while visitors can participate in community building activities throughout the museum.

Special studio projects tied to the event include glass block beads, glass minifig cups and commemorative glass pressings. Reservations are recommended because space is limited.

What you can expect

Here’s what you will find at Empire Brick Con, according to organizers:

• Amazing LEGO displays and original creations
• Special LEGO-themed Hot Glass Demonstrations by CMoG’s Hot Glass Team
• Games and hands-on activities
• Vendors and LEGO-themed shopping
• Collaborative community builds

What to know about admission

Admission to Empire Brick Con is included with Museum admission, and admission is valid for two consecutive days. Kids and teens 17 and under get in free.

The Corning Museum of Glass is celebrating its 75th anniversary and houses a collection spanning 3,500 years of glassmaking history. The campus also includes The Studio, which marks its 30th anniversary this year, and the Rakow Research Library. Learn more at home.cmog.org.

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