UPCOMING TATTOO EVENTS
If you’d like your event listed, send the information to: Tattoo Events Listings, NC Music Factory, 820 Hamilton Street #B4, Charlotte, NC 28206-2991 or fax (704) 333-3335 or email Inked@skinartmag.com. We need your listing at least 2 months in advance.FEBRUARY
4-6. 2nd Annual Reunion "The Hatter Remains". Portland, ME at the Best Western Merry Manor. Celebrating 20 years of the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Tattooing All The Way LIVE. Hotel Res.: (207) 774-6151. Info: ph- (407) 567-9200 or go to http://deanaskinart.com.
5-7. Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center. The Enigma, Live bands, Suspension Acts, Burlesque Show, Tattoo Contests, Art Gallery and Live Tattooing all weekend long with over 200 of the worlds best artists. Hotel Res.: (800) 837-5182. Info: www.tattooedkingpin.com.
5-7. South Island New Zealand Tattoo Expo.
Christchurch New Zealand "at the Riccarton Racecourse Conference Centre. Info: go to http://www.myspace.com/nzinkltd
or email mooremagic@hotmail.com.
12-14. Salt Lake City Tattoo Con. Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City 7th Annual International Tattoo Convention. Artists, Contests, More. Info: call 801-534-4777 or go to www.slctattoo.com.
19-21. Calgary Ink-Fest: The Tattoo & Body Modification Show. Calgary, AB, Canada at the Stampede Park Round-Up Center. Tattooing and body modification, music, art, vendors, entertainment and more. Info: go to http://calgary.inkfest.ca or email inkfest2010@live.com
19-21. Midwest Tattoo Tour. Sioux City, IA at the Sioux City Convention Center. Info: go to www.tattooshow.com.
19-21. MusInk Tattoo & Music Convention. Orange County, CA at the Orange County Expo Center. Info: go to www.musink.org or email info@musink.org.
19-21. Slinging Ink Tattoo Expo. San Antonio, TX at the San Antonio Event Center. Info: go to www.slinginginktattooexpo.com.
20-21. Tattoo’nRoll Convention. Utrecht, Netherlands at Stadion Galgenwaard. Info: www.tattoots.nl
26-28. 15th Annual Motor City Tattoo Expo. Detroit, MI at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center. Tattooing, Seminars, Contests. Info: email eternaltattoos@aol.com or call 248-667-4065 or go to www.eternaltattoos.com.
26-28. Cigar City Tattoo Convention. Tampa, FL at The Cuban Club. Tattooing, Bands, Jim Rose Sideshow, Seminars, More. Info: www.cigarcitytattooconvention.com.
26-28. Bowling Green Tattoo Expo & Custom Motorcycle Show. Bowling Green, KY at the Sloan Convention Center. Hotel Res.: (270) 745-0088 (ask for special expo rates). Info: email- blainpromo@yahoo.com or go to www.tattoomcshow.com.
MARCH 2010
6-7. Manchester Tattoo Show. Manchester, England at Manchester Central. Info: go to www.manchestercentral.co.uk or email info@manchestertattooshow.co.uk.
6-8. 1st Sydney Tattoo & Body Art Expo. Sydney, NSW, Australia at the Sydney Showground. Over 100 Australian and International tattooists & piercers, supplies, merchandise, clothing, jewelry, live bands, entertainment, tattoo contests, tattoo art fusion project, tattoo art gallery. Info: go to www.myspace.com/sydneytattooexpo.
12-14. 8th Annual Lady Luck Tattoo Arts Expo. Reno, NV at Circus Circus Hotel & Casino. Info: http://ladyluckexpo.com.
19-21. The Electric City Tattoo Convention. Scranton, PA at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center. Info: ph- (570) 343-5549 or go to electriccitytattooconvention.com.
19-21. 4th Massachusetts Tattoo & Art Festival. Sturbridge, MA at the Sturbridge Host Hotel. Hotel Res.: (508) 347-7393. Info: www.zazaink.com.
25-28. 11th Annual Tampa Bay Tattoofest. Tampa, FL at the Doubletree Westshore Airport Hotel Convention Center. Tattoos, Contests, Special Guests, Seminars. www.tattoofest.com or email tattoofest@aol.com.
26-28. Philadelphia Tattooed Arts Convention. Philadelphia, PA at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel. The Enigma, Live bands, Suspension Acts, Burlesque Show, Tattoo Contests, Art Gallery and Live Tattooing all weekend long with over 200 of the worlds best artists. Hotel Res.: (800) 325-3535. Info: www.tattooedkingpin.com.
26-28. Capital City Tattoo Arts Festival. Raleigh, NC at the Raleigh Convention Center. Over 200 booths of hand picked artists. Info: www.capitalcitytattooartsfestival.com.
APRIL 2010
2-4. Bloodapalooza. Dallas, Texas at Market Hall. Info: Go to www.bloodapalooza.com.
9-11. MusInk Tattoo & Music Convention. Dallas, TX at Fair Park. Info: go to www.musink.org or email info@musink.org.
9-11. Immersed in Ink. Albuquerque, NM at the Hyatt Regency, Info: www.immersedinkink.com.
14-18. 31st Annual National Tattoo Association Convention. Seattle, WA at the Doubletree. Tattooing, Contests, Seminars, Banquet. For more info, go to www.nationaltattooassociation.
17-18. 3rd Annual North Lakes Tattoo Show. Carlisle, Cumbria, UK at the Shepherd’s Inn. Info: go to www.northlakestattooshow.com or email northlakestattoo@aol.com.
22-24. 3rd Annual Laughlin Tattoo Convention. Laughlin NV, at the Aquarius Casino Resort. Artists, entertainment, live music, vendors, and much more. Info: go to dermalknowledgeproductions.net.
23-25. Full Moon Tattoo & Horror Festival. Nashville, TN. Info: Go to www.myspace.com/nashvillefullmoontattoo.
23-25. Edmonton Ink-Fest: The Tattoo & Body Modification Show. Edmonton, AB Canada at the Northlands Agri-Com Hall E. Live tattooing, piercings, fashion, bands, roller derby and much more! Info: go to edmonton.inkfest.ca or email inkfest2010@live.com.
MAY 2010
1-2. Tiger Rose Tattoos & Music Festival. Santa Maria, CA at Fairpark. Celebrate the 5 DE MAYO weekend with the world’s top tattoo artists, an art show, great music, tasty food, and all kinds of entertainment. Info: www.tigerrosetattoofestival.com.
1-2. 6th Annual Fresno Tattoo Expo. Fresno, CA at the Convention. Info: centralvalleytattoo.com.
1-3. Arizona Tattoo Expo. Mesa, AZ at the Mesa Convention Center. Tattooing & Body Piercing, Tattoo Contests w/ Celebrity Judges, Live Side Shows, Vendors, Food & Spirits. Info: email aztattooexpo@gmail.com or go to www.aztattooexpo.com.
2-3. 5th Annual Newport Tattoo Convention. Newport, Wales at the Newport Centre. Tattooing, Contests, Entertainment. Info: go to www.newporttattooconvention.co.uk.
6-9. 2nd Annual Tried and True Tattoo Expo. Orlando, FL at the Rosen Centre. Info: go to www.triedandtruetattooexpo.com.
21-23. HellCity Tattoofest—Fire It Up. Columbus, OH at the Hyatt Regency Downtown. Info: www.hellcity.com.
28-30. Florida Battle Con. Orlando, FL at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center. A tattoo party with the best tattoo and Comic Book artists in the nation, Muscle Car Show, motorcycles, hot models, great music, body painting, seminars, vendors, tournaments, workshops, galleries, contests, entertainment and VIP parties. Hotel Res.: (800) 588-4656. Info: http://floridabattlecon.com
28-30. China International Tattoo & Art Convention. Beijing, China at the Lang Fang Convention Area. Booths include tours of the Forbidden City and to the original Great Wall. For booths and more info, phone (416) 203-7399 or go to tattoos.com/beijing2010.
29-30. 11th Annual Needle Art Convention. Breda, Netherlands at Bress Sportcenter. Info: www.tattoo-beurs.com.
JUNE 2010
4-6. Amsterdam Tattoo Convention. Amsterdam, Holland at the RAI Convention Centre. International tattoo artists, the top 10 of the Dutch Golden Oldies reunited, along with pictures and art from the good old days. Info: go to www.tattooconvention.nl.
5-6. 4th Annual Augusta Tattoo Expo. Augusta, GA at the James Brown Center. Info: go to centralvalleytattoo.com.
11-13 8th Annual Richmond Summer Show. Richmond, VA at the Holiday In Koger Center. Info: call Capital Tattoo @ 804-440-4255
11-13 7th Annual Ink-N-Iron Tattoo & Kuston Culture Festival. Long Beach, CA aboard the Queen Mary. 280 international artists, car show, bands, more. Info: Go to www.ink-n-iron.com or www.myspace.com/ink_n_iron.
18-20. Northern Ink Xposure. Toronto, ON, Canada at the Toronto Hilton. Artists, Exhibits, Entertainment. Info: Email dmcgrath@tattoos.com or stuk@tattoos.com or call 800-214-7104 or go to www.tattoos.com/nixx.
18-20. 2nd International Moscow Tattoo Convention. Moscow, Russia. Body art body painting, seminars, performances, art fusion, more. Info: go to www.moscowbodyartfestival.com.
25-27. 2nd Annual TattooLaPalooza Tattoo & Motorcycle Extravaganza. Miami, FL at Miami Beach Convention Center. Tattoo & Motorcycle Convention. Info: email- conventionink@gmail.com or go to tattoolapalooza.com.
29-30. 11th Annual Needle Art Convention. Breda, The Netherlands at the Inslag Sportcenter. Info: go to www.tattoo-beurs.com or email info@tattoo-beurs.com.
JULY 2010
2-4. Texas Tattoo Showdown. El Paso, TX. 65 Tattoo Artists From Around The Country. Food Vendors, Clothing, Vendors, 2 Band Stages. This Is And Indoor & Outdoor Event. Info: www.myspace.com/texastattooshowdown.
12-13. Tattoofest 2010. Krakow City, Poland at the Chemobudowa Center. Info: go to www.tattoofest.pl or email tattoofest@gmail.com.
23-25. 4th Annual Live Free or Die Tatoo Expo. Manchester, NH at the Radisson Hotel. Info: www.livefreeordietattoo.com.
30-31. 6th International Tattoo Convention. Stavanger, Norway. Tattooists, Contests, Performances, Vendors. Info: go to www.tattooconvention.no.
AUGUST 20120
13-15. Red Deer Ink-Fest: The Tattoo & Body Modification Show. Red Deer, AB, Canada at the Westerner Park Prairie Pavilion. Check out tattooing, piercing, fashion, bands, roller derby and more. Info: go to http://reddeer.inkfest.ca
or email inkfest2010@live.com.
27-29. Hell City 10—Let It Burn. Phoenix, AZ at the Biltmore Resort & Spa. Info. www.hellcity.com.
SEPTEMBER 20120
3-5. Jacksonville Tattoo Convention. Jacksonville, FL at the Renaissance Resort/World Golf Village. Hotel Res.: (800) 266-9432.
4-5. 5th Assen Tattoo Convention. Assen, Netherlands at the DeSmelt Center. Info go to www.tattooconventieassen.com or email rene@tattoolucky7.nl.
23-26. APT T’NT Expo. Kansas City, MO at the Embassy Suites in Tiffany Springs. Info: Call 816-891-7788 or go to www.safe-tattoo.com or www.myspace.com/a_p_t.
OCTOBER 2010
1-3. The Biggest Tattoo Show On Earth. Las Vegas, NV at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Hundreds of artists, competitions, prizes, seminars and demonstrations. Innovative programs, certification classes, educators, specialty training, workshops, exhibits and networking opportunities! Info: go to www.starlighttattoolasvegas.com.
9-11. The Alberta Bound Tattoo & Arts Festival. Edmonton, AB, Canada at the Shaw Conference Centre. Info: Go to www.calgarytattoos.com.
15-17. The Alberta Bound Tattoo & Arts Festival. Calgary, AB, Canada at the BMO Centre. Info: Go to www.calgarytattoos.com.
NOVEMBER
19-21. 18th Annual Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival. Richmond, VA at the Holiday Inn Koger Center. Info: call Capital Tattoo @ 804-440-4255.
AUGUST 2011
19-21. 4th Styrian Tattoo and Hotrod Show. Gleisdorf, Germany at the Forum Kloster. Info: Go to www.styriantattooshow.com.
If you’d like your event listed, send the information to: Tattoo Events Listings, Art & Ink Publications, 820 Hamilton Street #B4, Charlotte, NC 28206-2991, fax (704) 333-3433 or email inked@skinartmag.com. We need your listing at least 2 months in advance.