Carolina Garrison

Date:April 2-3, 2016


Location:Raleigh Convention Center, NC


Description of Event:This event was the annual Lego fan festival. This event keeps getting bigger and better each year. 15,000 people over the course of 2 days. This is a very family friendly event. There are so many activities at this convention all encapsulated within the Lego universe. Next year they will be expanding the convention center floor space to accommodate the growing crowds.

The Empire joined forces with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to raise $875.50 for their cause. The raffle was held and the grand prize was a Lego Millennium Falcon. We even hosted two Make-A-Wish kids. Droid Hunt was also played with estimated prizes valued at $500.00 given away to BrickUniverse attendees with winning tickets.

Thanks go to the sponsors of the Carolina Garrison:

Walmart, for donating funds for the Lego Millennium Falcon.
WestRock, for printing and cutting the Droid Hunt badges.
WonderWorks (Charleston, SC) for donating various prizes.
BrickUniverse, for donating various Lego sets.
All the Carolina Garrison members who donated prizes for Droid Hunt.
The Imperial Officer Corps, and other Handlers, for their handling, picture taking, and general traffic control with the long lines.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:The Make-A-Wish Foundation


Event Length (Hours):10:00 a.m.-4:00p.m. each day


Direct Funds Raised? (Money raised directly by the Carolina Garrison):$875.50


Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Brian D
2. Jason B
3. Caroline B
4. Shanda S
5. Brett S
6. Andrew R
7. Brandon H
8. Sandie G
9. Katrina A
10. Curtis S
11. Ronnie S
12. Jordan L
13. Seth B
14. Tyler W
15. Kenya T (Rebel Legion)


Handlers:
1. Eddie P
2. Stephanie P



Check out some of the event photos below: The 501st Legion's 2007 Rose Bowl Lego display

Droid Hunt Prizes

The Imperial Officer Corps was well represented









Make-A-Wish Raffle winner

Droid Hunt Grand Prize winner

Let the games begin


Batman Vs Superman, nope the Empire wins. Always!

This was such an amazing weekend. This event has now become one of my favorite's to look forward to. It was great hanging out and meeting some Garrison members I haven't met in person before as well.

The organizer's also gave us a sweet dressing room overlooking the entire convention floor too. I'll definitely be coming back as long as they keep having us. This was so much more fun (in my opinion) than a typical comic-con environment.

silverBoyd wrote:This was such an amazing weekend. This event has now become one of my favorite's to look forward to. It was great hanging out and meeting some Garrison members I haven't met in person before as well.

The organizer's also gave us a sweet dressing room overlooking the entire convention floor too. I'll definitely be coming back as long as they keep having us. This was so much more fun (in my opinion) than a typical comic-con environment.

I agree, and the event organizers have big plans for us next year.

Great mission report! I had a blast. Absolutely could not have done it without the efforts of the officers and handlers. It was cool to see the never-ending line of people who wanted pictures with us. I have never seen so many kids want to be arrested by the Empire. I really like the events where we have folks from all over garrison show up. Well done, I look forward to next year.

Was a great time! Can't wait till the next one, was great to meet so many members.

Looks awesome, hopefully I can make it next year.

This was a great event! Great job on organizing Brian, and thanks to everyone in showed up and helped to make it great, especially those traveling. Always enjoy an event that brings me in contact with new CG members. This should be on everyone's must do list for next year!

This was my first big event and it was so much fun. It was awesome to meet new friends. Can't wait til next year.

Five officers!!!! I still can't believe we had that many!