Contest Rules & Regulations

• 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”.

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.

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.

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

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.