CONTEST
TATTOO CONTEST
All entries can be either fully healed OR fresh, with the exception of The Tattoo of the Day and Best In Show, which must be done at the show.
Registration starts at 1’oclock every day and ends when the category begins (when the category is called to the stage). Please register at the registration table beside STAGE 1.
Tattoo Contest Schedule
Friday-Contest start at 4 pm
Tattoo of Day 10 pm
Saturday-Contest start at 4 pm
Tattoo of Day 10 pm
Sunday-Contest start at 4 pm
Tattoo of Day and Best of Show 7 pm
Friday
Contest start at 4 pm
Tattoo of Day 10 pm
Large Color Tattoo
Small Color Tattoo
Large Black & Gray Tattoo
Small Black & Gray Tattoo
Best Military Tattoo
American Pride Tattoo
Best Geometric / Dotwork
Best Asian Inspired Tattoo
Best Hand Tatto
Best Neck / Face Tattoo
Best Cover Up Tattoo
Tattoo Of the Day
(Must be done Day of)
*Denotes new for 2022
Saturday
Contest start at 4 pm
Tattoo of Day 10 pm
Large Color Tattoo
Small Color Tattoo
Large Black & Gray Tattoo
Small Black & Gray Tattoo
Best Lettering Tattoo
Best American Traditional
Best Neotraditional Tattoo
Best Watercolor Tattoo
Best Small Color Portrait
Best Large Color Portrait
Small Black & Gray Portrait
Large Black & Gray Portrait
Best Back Piece
Best Arm Sleeve
Best Leg Sleeve
Best Chest Piece
Best Overall Male
Best Overall Female
Tattoo Of the Day
(Must be done Day of)
*Denotes new for 2022
Sunday
Contest start at 4 pm
Tattoo of Day 7 pm
Large Color Tattoo
Small Color Tattoo
Large Black & Gray Tattoo
Small Black & Gray Tattoo
Best Tattoo by a Veteran
* Best Disney Themed Tattoo
Best Comic/Superhero
Most Unusual Tattoo
Best Original Flash
Tattoo Of The Day (Must be done at the convention)
Best In Show (Must be done at the convention)
*Denotes new for 2022
Contest Fee $10 each
No refunds for contestants who do not show up for the contest. (Times will be in event booklet & announced).
You must be present 5 minutes before the contest starts
Tattoos must be entered into the correct category to compete
Tattoos must be complete to enter
Tattoos will be measured to decide the correct category it belongs in
Black & Gray tattoos may have only a 10% accenting color
Pieces done at the show are eligible for entry into the “Tattoo of the Day”
Tattoos done by a judge may not enter the contests for judging.
TATTOO OF THE DAY: This contest is open to anyone who received a brand new tattoo from beginning to end on that day by a Tattooist in his/her booth at this convention. Get your entry form at the Registration Desk, fill it out and then bring it back to the registration desk to get your contestant number.
BEST COVER-UP: Limited to OD 18” x 22”. Bring at least 1 photos of before picture. NAME ON BACK ONLY of picture only. Any reference to Artist or Studio on front is an automatic disqualification. Attach your photos in sequence if you have taken before, during and after shot.
