Rules & Requirements
- All tattoo entries will cost $10 per tattoo per category.
- Best of show will be free to enter.
- The ONLY way to enter BEST OF SHOW is to place in any of the categories with a tattoo done fully at the show.
- ALL categories, except best of show, will be awarded in first, second, and third place.
- Back and chest piece entries must be at least 75% coverage.
- Sleeve entries must be at least 50% coverage.
- For the “tattooed individual” category you must have 75% body coverage.
- For small, medium and large tattoo categories there will be size sheets at the registration table.
- For portraits, you MUST have a refence picture to show at registration and on stage.
- Entry for tattoo competitions Friday and Saturday until 9pm, and Sunday until 5pm at the t-shirt booth.
- Categories will go in the order that they are listed below.
- We will accept late entries for tattoos being done at the convention, as long as judging for that category hasn’t started.
- Black and Grey tattoos are to have absolutely NO COLOR. We have a Color Infusion category that will be black and grey and color mixed.
- There are no refunds or exchanges, for any categories, so make sure you line up at the right times!
- All tattoos entered into any category will be determined eligibility at registration.
- New for 2024, this is our first year doing Pound of Flesh so we are starting with 1 category 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. It can be any pound of flesh piece, color or black and grey. If we receive positive feedback from this event, we may add more subcategories
- Pound of Flesh Category will not be judged on stage. Please drop your pound of flesh, piece or pieces, off at the t-shirt booth to be judged Sunday morning no later than 1pm, so you can display your artwork all weekend.
Trophies and plaques will be awarded, along with over $30,000 in cash and prizes!
