The Southland Brick Show was held at the Gore Town & Country this year, run by Lego club Lug South.
Secretary Gavin Evans said despite the fine weather they had 750 guests in the doors the first day, and expected about the same amount the next.
At the show, the much anticipated Downton Abbey re-creation by Invercargill builder Andy Blay was "pride of place, front and centre", Mr Evans said.
Mr Blay’s impression of the television show manor won the top prize at this year’s show, but Mr Evans said it was by a thin margin, due to the wealth of creativity on display.
"We’re a creative bunch."
Of particular note was 14-year-old Cameron Hughes’ build, which won the youth category, and was based on an entire fantasy realm he has created.
"It’s a very creative, innovative, amazingly complex detailed build," Mr Evans said.
"That’s the future of our club."
The scene depicted by Cameron, also from Invercargill, was from an unnamed novel he had been writing for "quite a few" years.
Cameron said it was cool to be able to build out his world using Lego.
Also at the event from Gore were the Hollis Family, who all had works on display.
Eileen Hollis said she liked to build the "quirky" and nostalgic sets such as a replica of a Polaroid camera and a typewriter.
Her husband Matt and sons Darren, 16, and Carl, 20, all built Lego together as a family.
Mrs Hollis said she loved being a part of the yearly show.
"Its all the camaraderie and the exciting builds that you get new ideas from," she said.
After the first Southland show was successful 11 years ago, Mr Evans said his group decided they wanted to help unwell children.
The $2 cover charge for the show goes towards charities such as Ronald McDonald House, Youthline and meal provider Bellyful.
