Rules & Requirements
- There will be a $10 entry fee for each tattoo submitted for healed competitions
- Tattoo of the day and will be free to enter and must be done only at the convention. All other categories must be COMPLETELY HEALED.
- The ONLY way to enter BEST OF SHOW is to place in one of the Tattoo of the Day categories.
- ALL categories will be awarded in first, second, and third place.
- Back piece entries must be at least 75% coverage. Sleeve entries must be at least 50% coverage.
- For small tattoo categories are considered 5″ x 8″ or closest to that size.
- For portraits, you MUST have a refence picture to show at registration.
- Entry for tattoo competitions Friday & Saturday between 6:00-7:45 at the t-shirt booth, judging starts at 10:00 and awards immediately after each category.
- Entry for tattoo competitions Sunday between 3:00-4:45 at the t-shirt booth, judging starts at 5:00 and awards immediately after each category.
- Tattoo of the Day and Best in Show will be the last categories each day. This is for late entries so everyone has a chance to enter.
- 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 for no shows, so make sure you line up at the right times!
- All tattoos entered into any category will be determined eligibility at registration.
- If you are busy, we will have staff walking around preregistering for tattoo categories.
- We will be having a Friday the 13th category this year since it falls on those dates! Entries may be healed or fresh for this category.
Trophies and plaques will be awarded, along with over $10,000 in cash and prizes!
