Contest Rules & Regulations

Contests are held Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Best of Show Sunday at 6:30pm
  • Any individual may enter any contest provided the tattoo fits into the
    category chosen.
  • No individual may enter more than three contests.
  • No individual may enter the same tattoo in two categories, with the
    exception of “Best Overall”.

Friday

Important Details:

  • 4pm to 8pm – Tattoo Competition Registration
    • $20 per entry (Register at the Main Stage)
      Contests are held Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
    • “Best of Show” is on Sunday at 6:45pm
  • 9pm – Judging for all categories, including “Best of Day” (on the Main Stage)

FRIDAY’S Contest Awards:​

  • Best Color Portrait
  • Best Sleeve (Arm or Leg)
  • Best Chest or Back Piece (This May Be 1 Piece or a Combination of Many)
  • Best Black & Grey Portrait
  • Best of Day Contest (Must be Started & Completed Day of the Contest)

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ All Contest Winners will receive a one of a kind custom award, presented on the Main Stage.

Saturday

Important Details:

  • 2pm – 8pm – Tattoo Competition Registration for All Categories
    • $20 per entry (Register at the Main Stage)
  • 11pm – Judging for All Categories Besides “Best of Day” (Main Stage)

SATURDAY’S Contest Awards:​

  • Best Small Color (8″x 8″ and smaller)
  • Best Large Color (8″ x 8″ and larger)
  • Best Small Black & Grey (8″x 8″ and smaller)
  • Best Large Black & Grey (8″ x 8″ and larger)
  • Best Ornamental
  • Best of Day – Must be Started & Completed Day of Contest

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ All Contest Winners will receive a one of a kind custom award, presented on the Main Stage.

Sunday

Important Details:

  • 1pm – 5pm – Tattoo Contest Registration
    • $20 per entry (Register at the Main Stage)
  • 5pm – Judging for All Categories Besides “Best of Day”
  • 6pm – Winners Announced for All Categories, Besides “Best of Day”
  • 6:30pm – “Best of Show” Announced

SUNDAY’S Contest Awards:

  • Best Traditional
  • Best Asian Influenced
  • Best Coverup (Please Bring Before Picture as Reference)
  • Best Original (This Could Be Any Size or Color. We Want Originally Thought Ideas)
  • Best of Day (Must be Started & Completed Day of Contest) 
  • Best of Show

A Notice to Contest Participants

BY ENTERING TATTOO COMPETITIONS, YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

Best of Show Must Have Been Tattooed at Convention

No disrobing permitted, except in designated photo areas.