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			 Lego 
			contests have been held at the SAHBA Home Expo for the past eight 
			years, and have been a huge hit with both kids and parents according 
			to Lee-Ann Burgener, Executive Officer of the SAHBA. “We’re thrilled 
			to expand to the Fair. It’s great to see the kids building and 
			having fun, and we hope that their Lego building skills leads to a 
			career in the building trades” said Burgener. 
 “The Logan County Fair is excited to partner with the SAHBA on this 
			new opportunity for kids to get involved at the fair! They will have 
			a fun time sharing their imagination and creative skills and we 
			can’t wait to see what they come up with!” – Rachael Welker, Fair 
			Office Manager
 
			
			 
			The Lego contest will be held for ages 5-8, 9-12, and 
			13-17. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will advance to the Illinois 
			State Fair Lego contest on Sunday, August 20th at 10:00 am. “The 
			2023 Lego Contest is a brilliant way to get kids involved in an 
			educational activity hidden in an entertainment setting,” said 
			Rebecca Clark of the Illinois State Fair. “Legos not only spur 
			creativity, but they foster STEM (science technology engineering and 
			math) related skills. We look forward to welcoming these champions 
			from the Sangamon County Fair to Springfield this August for an 
			opportunity to be crowned Best in the State!” 
 The Lego contest will be held on Saturday, August 5th at the Lincoln 
			Stage Building. Registration begins at 3:00 pm, building at 3:30 pm 
			and judging by local celebrities at 4:00 pm.
 
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            There is no cost to participate in the Lego contest. 
			Lego kits will be provided, and contestants will be asked to build a 
			house. 
 Online registration is available at
			www.builderevents.com.  
			Pre-registration is not required but will guarantee a spot. Walk-ins 
			will be taken if spots are still available.
 
 Visit www.BuilderEvents.com for more information or call (217) 
			698-4941.
 
 
 The Logan County Fair runs July 30 – August 6, 2023. Carnival rides, 
			talent contest, and Tracy Byrd concert with Chris Cagle are fun for 
			the entire family. For more details and full schedule, visit
			www.logancountyfairil.com.
 
 For information on the Illinois State Fair visit
			
			www.statefair.illinois.gov
 
 ABOUT SAHBA
 
 The Springfield Area Home Builders Association (SAHBA) is a 
			non-profit trade organization made up of firms in the building 
			industry that include builders, remodelers, developers and 
			associated businesses. The association is dedicated to improving the 
			local housing industry through legislation, education and services 
			for the benefit of the members and local communities. The goal of 
			the SAHBA is to be the voice of the building industry in the 
			Springfield area.
 
            [Lee-Ann Burgener - Executive 
			Officer, Springfield Area Home Builders Association] |