UPCOMING TATTOO EVENTS
If you’d like your event listed, send the information to: Tattoo Events Listings, NC Music Factory, 820 Hamilton Street #C6, Charlotte, NC 28206-2991 or fax (704) 333-3335 or email Inked@skinartmag.com. We need your listing at least 2 months in advance.
JULY 2008
25-26. 4th International Tattoo Convention. Stavanger, Norway. Tattooing & Piercing, Shows, Demos, Special Guest: Isobel Varley. Info: go to www.tattooconvention.no.
AUGUST 2008
1-3. Skin Deep’s Tattoo Jam. Cymru, Llandudno, North Wales, UK. Info: www.tattoojam.co.uk.
8-10. 13th Annual South Florida Tattoo Expo. Deerfield Beach at the Deerfield Beach Hilton. Tattooists, Fetish Shows, Suspension, Lots Of Vendors, Hot Rod Car Show, Live Music All Weekend, Celebrity Guest Appearances. Hotel Res.: 954-427-7700. Info: ph- 954-343-5585 or go to www.floridatattooexpo.com.
8-10. 3rd Annual OKC Tattoo Convention. Oklahoma City, OK at the Biltmore. Award Winning Artists, Seminars, Lizardman, More! Hotel Res.: 405-947-7681. Info: ph- 405-245-8787, email- firstamendmenttattoo@gmail.com or go to www.okctattooconvention.com.
8-10. Austin Ink Fest. Austin, TX at the Austin Music Hall. Tattooists, Vendors, Seminars, Entertainment, Art Gallery. Info: ph- 210-663-3822, email- amy@inkfest.net
or go to to www.inkfest.net.
15-17. South Florida Tattoo Expo. Deerfield Beach at the Deerfield Beach Hilton. Tattooists, fetish Shows, Suspension, Lots Of Vendors, Hot Rod Car Show, Live Music All Weekend, Celebrity Guest Appearances. Hotel Res.: (954) 427-7700. Info: ph-(954) 343-5585 or go to www.floridatattooexpo.com.
16-17. Vianden Tattoo Convention. Vianden, Luxemburg at Centre Larai. Free admittance. Info: email- el.fahy@free.fr or go to www.tattoo-frenn.lu.
22-24. 2nd Styrian Tattoo & Hotrod-Show. Gleisdorf, Austria at forumKloster. Featuring: Mario Barth, Robert Hernandez, Aaron Bell, Bernie Luther, Nikkuhori, Benjamin Moss, Liorcifer, Errol from Inkstitution, Eddie from Borneo Ink, Vatea, and many more. Big Hot Rod Show & Speed Race. Info: email-info@styriantattooshow.com or go to www.styriantattooshow.com.
29-31. 1st Annual Tried and True Tattoo Expo, Orlando, FL at the Rosen Centre Hotel. Hotel Res.: 800-204-7234 Rooms $99 (Mention Tattoo Expo). Info: email- danny@danny-knight.com or chris@steadfastbrand.com or go to www.triedandtruetattooexpo.com.
30-Sep. 1. 5th Annual Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival. Calgary, AB, Canada at the Calgary Roundup Centre. Famous Artists, Vendors, Contests, Hot Rods & Choppers, Seminars, More! Info: ph- 403-540-8529, email-steve@calgarytattoos.com or go to www.calgarytattoos.com.
SEPTEMBER 2008
5-7. 14th Annual North Carolina Tattoo Convention. Greensboro, NC at the Marriot Downtown Greensboro. World-renowned tattooists, contests, live entertainment, more. Hotel Res.: 336-379-8000. Info: 336-275-7161 or go to www.littlejohnstattoo.com.
5-7. 2nd Annual Castellon Tattoo Convention. Castellón, Spain at the Recinto La Pergola Paseo Ribalta). Tattoo Contest, Art Fusion, Piercing, Distributors, Live Acts. Info: email- castellontattoo@hotmail.com or go to www.castellontattooconvention.com.
12-14. Big Daddy’s Tatoo & Bike Expo. Dayton, OH at the Dayton Hara Arena. Tattooing, Performances, Suspensions, Contests, Bike Show. Hotel Res.: 937-461-4700. Info: ph- 937-235-5000, email zdunlevey@sbcglobal.net.
12-13. 1st Philippine International Tattoo and Art Expo. Pasay City, Phillipines at the Philippine Trade Training Center, Roxas Blvd. Info: email- rastadog@gmail.com or go to philippinetatooconvention.com and dutdutan.multiply.com
12-14. 14th International Tattoo Convention Guadalajara 2008. Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico at Salon Fiesta Bugambilias. Info: ph/fx- 52-33-3614-0507, email- info@sammytattoo.com or to go www.sammytattoo.com.
12-14. 2008 Jacksonville Tattoo Convention. Downtown Jacksonville, FL at the Wyndham Riverwalk. Tattooing, Seminars, Contests, Entertainment. Hotel Res.: 904-395-5100. Info: email- daughertyjack@hotmail.com or go to www.conventionpros.com.
12-14. 6th Annual Art Tattoo Montreal. Montreal, QU, Canada at the beautiful Gare Windsor. Info: 514-525-2025, email- arttattoomontreal@hotmail.com or go to www.prosproduction.com.
19-20. Dutdutan ’08 Tattoo Expo & Car Show. Makati City, Phillipines at the A. Venue events Hall. Live Tattooing Booths, Merchandizing, Exhibits, Band Performances and Cultural Show. Info: www.philippinetattooconvention.com.
19-21. Tattoo Fall Invitational Show. Philadelphia, PA at the 1st Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry. Info: 800-541-8239 or go to www.tattooedkingpin.com.
19-21. Denver Tattoo Convention. Denver, CO at the Adam’s Mark Hotel. Tattooing, Piercing, Music, Jewelry, Art Gallery, Tattoo Merch. Hotel Res.: 800-444-ADAM. Info: ph- 720-427-7691 or go to www.denvertattooconvention.com.
19-21. Idaho Tattoo Expo . Boise, ID at Expo Idaho. World Famous Tattoo Artists, Live Music & Side Shows, Tattooing & Body Piercing on Site,
Exotic Apparel
Accessories & More
! Info: ph- 208-283-5657 or go to www.idahotattooexpo.com
27-28. 3rd International Assen Tattoo Convention. Assen, Netherlands at DE-SMELT hall. Info: go to- www.tattooconventieassen.nl.
OCTOBER 2008
3-4. 4th Annual Lviv International Tattoo Convention. Lviv, Ukraine. Info: www.gipertattoo.lviv.ua.
3-5. Milwaukee Beer City Tattoo Convention. Milwaukee, WI at the Airport Wyndham Hotel. 100 of the World’s Best Tattooists, Killer Live Performances, Freak Show Oddities, Sideshow Acts, Art Galleries, Tattoo Contests, Artist Seminars, More! Hotel Res.: 800-541-8239 or go to www.tattooedkingpin.com.
4-5. Tenerife Tattoo Fest. Tenerife, Canary Islands at the Parque Maritimo. International Tatooists, Freak show, Live Music, Skate Champions. Graffiti Contest & Much More! Info: www.tenerifetattoofest.com.
9-12. Wild Wild West Tattoo Expo. Tucson, Arizona at the Double Tree Hotel. Tattoo Contests, Seminars, Guest Speakers, Educational Classes and Visual Slide Shows. All ages are welcome to attend. Hotel Res.: 520-881-4200. Info: ph- 520-747-3340 or go to www.dennisdwyer.com.
16-19. 2nd Annual Dragon Edong International Tatu & Arts Festival. Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands at the Pacific Islands Club. Info: go to www.saipantatufest.com.
18-19. Evian Tattoo Show. Evian les Bains, France at Palais des Congres, 80 worldwide tattoo artists, one of the biggest tattoo conventions in France. Info: email-evian@tattoo-passion.com or go to www.eviantattoo.com.
18-19. 5th Annual Bakersfield Tattoo Expo. Bakersfield, CA at the Rabobank Convention Center. Over 70 Artists, Tattoo Contests, Music, Custom Cars & Bikes, Full Bar. Hotel Res.: 661-323-1900. Info: ph- 661-827-9302 or go to www.centralvalleytattoo.com.
23-26. Paradise Tattoo Gathering. Hancock, MA at the Jiminy Peak Resort. Hotel Res.: 413-738-5500. Info: ph- 413-527-6574 or go to www.tattoogathering.com.
31-Nov. 2. Maniac Madness Tattoo Expo. Portland, ME at the Howard Johnson. Hotel Res. 207-774-5861. Info: ph -207-774-8282 or email- tat2u8282@yahoo.com.
31-Nov. 2. 16th Annual Meeting of the Marked. Pittsburgh, PA at the Radisson Hotel Greentree. Hotel Res.: 412-922-8400. Info: ph- 412-531-5319, email tazinger@comcast.net or go to http://meetingofthemarked.com.
NOVEMBER
5-9. 4th Annual Tattoonesia Tatau I Tahiti. Tahiti, French Polynesia. 60 Tattooers from 14 Countries, Contests, Live Concerts & Poynesian Dance Hsow, Conferences & Exhibitions, More! Info: ph- (33)6-37-87-59-84 or go email- levyjerome@hotmail.com.
7- 9. Vancity Tattoo & Arts Expo. Vancouver, BC, Canada at the Rocky Mountain Train Station. Info: ph- 778-785-0141, email- info@vancitytattooandartsexpo.com or go to vancitytattooandartsexpo.com.
8-9. International Tattoo Convention. Nantes, France. Info: go to www.convention-nantes.com.
14-16. 4th Annual St. Louis Old School Tattoo Expo. St. Louis, MO at the Holiday Inn Select. Best Tattoo Artists From Around the World, Contests, Seminars and Presentations. All proceeds from this event go to the Lyle Tuttle Tattoo Art Museum's Building Fund. Help create a national tattoo museum. Info: ph- 707-462-4406 or email- lyletuttle@tattoos.com or billyd@tattoos.com.
14-16. Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention. Chicago, IL at the Hyatt Regency. Hotel Res.: 312-565-1234 mention the Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention). Info: 800-541-8239 or go to www.tattooedkingpin.com.
21-23. 4th Annual Greater Kentucky Tattoo & Piercing Expo. Louisville, KY at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. Hotel Res.: 502-627-5045. Info: ph- 859-327-6148, 859-881-5353, email- sarabeefcake@yahoo.com.
29-30. 9th International Liechtenstein Tattoo. Vaduz, Liechtenstein at the Spörry-Mehrzweckhalle. Info: write- Hells Angels MC, Liechtenstein, P.O. Box 372, FL, 9490 Vaduz or go to- www.tattoo.li.
DECEMBER
5-7.
18th International Berlin Tattoo Convention. Berlin, Germany at
Arena Berlin, Treptow. Info: www.tattoo-convention.de.
6-7. Europe Tattoo Convention. Lyon, Villeubanne, France at the University Campus of La Doua. Over 100 Booths & Artists From 27 Countries. Info: ph- +33. 0-661.93.25.37, email- lyontattoo@orange.fr or go to lyontattooconvention.free.fr.
JANUARY 2009
15-18. 14th Annual International Marked For Life Female Tattoo Artist Expo. Orlando, FL at the Sheridan Hotel & Conference Center. Hotel Res.: 407-859-2711. Info: ph- 407-568-9200 or go to http://deanaskinart.com
23-25. Cape Town Tattoo Expo. Cape Town, South Africa at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Info: email- info@capetattooconvention.co.za or go to capetattooconvention.co.za.
MARCH 2009
6-8. The Hatter Remains—1st Annual Reunion. Portland, ME at the Merry Manor Inn. FREE ADMITTANCE! Tattooing all the way live. Hotel Res.: 207-774-6151. Info: ph- 407-568-9200.
7-8. 8th Annual Manchester Tattoo Show. Manchester, England, UK at Manchester Central Convention Complex. UK's finest tattoo artists and body piercers, Trade Stands, Market Stalls, Competition and much more. Info: email- sam.harrison@h2-events.co.uk or go to www.manchestertattooshow.co.uk.
13-15. 7th Annual Lady Luck Tattoo Arts Expo. Reno, NV at Circus Circus Hotel & Casino. Hotel Res.: ph- 866-447-7728. Info: ph- 412-531-5319, email- tazinger@comcast.net or go to http://ladylucktattooexpo.com.
MAY 2009
2-3. Tiger Rose Tattoo Festival. Santa Maria, CA at Fairpark. An event for tattoo artists thrown by local tattoo artists. All are welcome to join us for tattooing, tusic, custom cars, bikes, daily contests, beautiful weather and more. Hotel Res.: Santa Maria Inn 805-928-7777. Info: email info@tigerrosetattoofestival.com or go to www.tigerrosetattoofestival.com.
29-31. Hell City Tattoo Festival 7—Let it Bleed. Columbus, OH at the Hyatt Regency Downtown. International Artists, Competitions & Trophies, Freakshow, Fine Art, Hell City Sinema, Art Fusion. Info: email- durb@hellcitytattoofest.com or tony@hellcitytattoofest.com or go to wwww.hellcity.com.
SEPTEMBER 2009
4-6. Hell City 8—Tattoo Vacation. Phoneix, AZ at the Biltmore Resort & Spa. Info: email- durb@hellcitytattoofest.com or tony@hellcitytattoofest.com or go to wwww.hellcity.com.
If you’d like your event listed, send the information to: Tattoo Events Listings, Art & Ink Publications, 820 Hamilton Street #C-6, Charlotte, NC 28206-2991, fax (704) 333-3433 or email inked@skinartmag.com. We need your listing at least 2 months in advance.