TATTOO CONTEST
We want to see you! By participating in one of our tattoo contests, you’ll have the chance to showcase your talent!
The winner and the runner-up will receive a festival trophy, except for the Tattoo of the Show category, which has only one winner.
HOW IT WORKS
- Sign up now with the organization or check the registration times on the day of the event below.
- The contest entry fee is $10. An artist can submit more than one tattoo or participate in multiple categories.
- A panel of judges will inspect the tattoos and select the winners for each category.
- There is only one winner for the Tattoo of the Show.
Friday
Contest Schedule
Registration: no later than 6 p.m.
Category contests: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tattoo of the Day contest: 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Tattoo of the Day announcement: 11 p.m.
CATEGORIES
Small to Medium Black and Grey (up to 8”x 8”)
Large Black and Grey (over 8”x 8”)
Small to Medium Colour (up to 8”x 8”)
Large Colour (over 8”x 8”)
Arm or Leg Sleeve
Ornamental
Best Back or Chest
Neo-Traditional
Realistic
Tattoo of the Day
SATURDAY
Contest Schedule
Registration: no later than 2 p.m.
Category contests: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tattoo of the Day contest: 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Tattoo of the Day announcement: 11 p.m.
CATEGORIES
Small to Medium Black and Grey (up to 8”x 8”)
Large Black and Grey (over 8”x 8”)
Small to Medium Colour (up to 8”x 8”)
Large Colour (over 8”x 8”)
Arm or Leg Sleeve
Ornamental
Best Back or Chest
Neo-Traditional
Realistic
Tattoo of the Day
SUNDAY
Contest Schedule
Registration: no later than 12 p.m.
Category contests: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Tattoo of the Day contest: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tattoo of the Show contest: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Announcement of category winners, Tattoo of
the Day, and Tattoo of the Show: 4
p.m.
CATEGORIES
Small to Medium Black and Grey (up to 8”x 8”)
Large Black and Grey (over 8”x 8”)
Small to Medium Colour (up to 8”x 8”)
Large Colour (over 8”x 8”)
Arm or Leg Sleeve
Ornamental
Best Back or Chest
Neo-Traditional
Realistic
Tattoo of the Day
Tattoo of the Show
The winner takes home
$1,500 and a trip for
2 to Jamaica.
7 nights at the Fantasy Guest house.
Airfare included.
Breakfast and dinner included
CONTEST RULES
- Tattoo of the Day must be started and completed at the show.
- Tattoo of the Show must be started and completed at the show (over 3 days).
- For all other categories, the tattoos may have been started before the show or may not be completely finished by the end of the show.