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Dates: April 1st-3rd, 2011 Event: Tucson Tattoo Expo
Location: The Hotel Arizona
Country: USA
Reservations: 1-800-845-4596
Contact Information: (520) 954-1672
Website:
http://myspace.com/tucsontattooexpo Notes: Tucson Tattoo Expo III
April 1st-3rd The Hotel Arizona, 181 W. Broadway, Tucson, AZ. Live Tattooing, Tattoo Contests, Tattooed Pin-Up Contest, Art Fusion, Custom Car Show, This
years show will also feature live Collaborative/Fusion Tattooing on stage.
Dates: April 1,2,3 2011 Event: The Bowling Green Kentucky Tattoo Convention
Location: Sloan Convention Center 1021 Wilkinson
Trce Bowling Green, KY 42103-2445 - (270) 745-0088
Country:
usa Reservations: Sloan Convention Center 1021 Wilkinson
Trce Bowling Green, KY 42103-2445 - (270) 745-0088
Contact Information: rob
Website:
http://kentuckytattooexpos.webs.com/ Notes:
http://kentuckytattooexpos.webs.com/ we are ready for 3 days of full on
tattooing.welcome to the country folks. -The Bowling Green Kentucky Tattoo Convention On APRIL 1st, 2nd AND 3rd 2011 at the Sloan Convention Center will bring some of the best known artist the U.S has to
offer.+freak show-$5 door fee- DJ-LIVE
BAND.And so much
more.artist & vendors book before Feb 1st.save $50.00 on booths.
Dates: 4th and 5th April 2011 Event: Indian Ink Tattoo Fashion Expo - India's 1st Tattoo Convention
Location: World Trade Center,
mumbai Country: India
Contact Information: 09820882780/ 09029373888
Notes: India's first ever tattoo convention to be held in the World Trade Center, Mumbai...
Inke'd will showcase the best tattoo artists in the industry while letting you have a huge number of great artists to chose from
.. Besides on the spot tattooing there will also be a lot of
competiton's.. Best tattoo, best back piece, best portraits and also a walk in tattoo appreciation
.. There will also be a lot of entertainment show's being held through this 2 day event... So what you waiting for start looking for that
perfecttttt tattoo design you've always wanted to do and gear up for the best event ever... This event has been organized by
Eventos Promotions and More in association with Par Excellence and G.S
entertaintment. For more Details and Bookings please
contact :- Shibanii Shah - 9820882780
Rohit Patil - 9029373888 email :-
eventospromotionsandmore@gmail.com
Dates: April 8-10th,2011 Event: Tattooed
LIfe Tour
Location: Paul Brown Stadium
Country: USA
Reservations:
Millenium Hotel
Contact Information:
dan@tattooedliferadio.com Website:
http://www.tattooedlifetour.com Notes: DONT MISS THE TATTOO PARTY OF 2011 APRIL 8-10th in CINCINNATI, OVER 100 TATTOO ARTISTS incl. RON570, MATTY
McTATTY, MYKE CHAMBERS, TIM PANGBURN, TOM TAYLOR, PARRY CHOTIPRADIT, KEN KARNAGE, SEMINARS, FREAKSHOW DELUXE and MORE. GO TO
www.tattooedlifetour.com for complete up to date listings of contests, seminars and BOOK YOUR APPTS NOW.SOME OF THESE ARTISTS ALREADY BOOKED OUT ALL WEEKEND.ONLY $10 ADMISSION
Dates: April 08-10, 2011
Event: 2nd Annual Taiwan Tattoo Convention
Location: Kaohsiung City
Country: Taiwan
Contact Information: Email: top.tattoo@yahoo.com.tw
Website: http://www.tattoo.org.tw
Notes: 2nd Annual Taiwan Tattoo Convention is on April 8th to 10th, 2011. The convention holds in the biggest department store, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, in the public place of Kaohsiung. Every weekends and holidays, there are around sixteen hundred thousand people shopping in it. This convention area is around 550 square feet and the environment is clean and comfortable, which will bring a high quality exhibition for the participants and general public. We admire the tattoo styles and works of your studio. We sincerely hope your tattoo artists can attend this convention in Taiwan, and share experiences working with us. The 1st Tattoo Convention in March of 2010 was successes and praised from various parties and industries, and this event was pushing the tattooing trend forward. We appreciated all of the internals and overseas tattoo artists attending to the convention. Besides, we donated the part of the admission fee to the charity organization because we hope the tattoo activity can care of the society and become more meaningful. Kaohsiung is the international city that hosted "The World Games" in 2009. The city of Kaohsiung has many locations of interest to tourists. If you have never been to Taiwan then you better not miss this convention. Whether for business or pleasure either will give you unforgettable memories.
Dates: APRIL 8TH, 9TH, 10TH 2011
Event: Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention
Location: Sheraton City Center Hotel
Country: USA
Reservations: (800)325-3535
Contact Information: tattooedkingpin@yahoo.com, 800-541-8239
Website: http://www.tattooedkingpin.com
Notes: APRIL 8TH, 9TH, 10TH 2011 BALTIMORE Tattoo Arts Convention at the Sheraton City Center Hotel. Call (800)325-3535 for reservations; mention the tattoo convention for discounted room rates. Ticket prices $20 per day or $40 for the weekend. Tickets sold only at show. The Enigma, Live bands, suspension acts, burlesque show, tattoo contests, art gallery and live tattooing all weekend long with over 200 of the worlds best artists. For all other information please call 1-800-541-8239 or go to tattooedkingpin.com
Dates: April 12-17, 2011
Event: 32nd Annual National Tattoo Association Convention
Location: Reno/Sparks, NV
Country: USA
Reservations: http://www.januggetsecure.com/jump/1295/
Contact Information: Tel: 610-433-7261 Email:curt@nationaltattoo.com apachejil@piratetattooreno.com OR http://nationaltattooassociation.com/convention.html
Website: http://nationaltattooassociation.com/convention.html
Notes: Wonferfully good times will be had by all attendees this year for our 32nd annual "family reunion". Come see some of the finest tattoo art available today and meet the legendary artists you've admired for so long. We will kick off this year's event with a motorcycle ride on Tuesday, April 12th (course to be determined by local weather), followed by a golf tournament on Wednesday, April 13th. Wednesday evening brings us the amazing art exhibitions by such tattoo luminaries as Jeff Gogue and Rich Ives. Thursday evening is our photo op get reacquainted welcome party and then on to Friday's activities which include many teaching seminars that will continue throughout the weekend, tattoo competitions and the awards banquet in the evening. Saturday and Sunday the tattoo booths open, and our doors are opened to the public, with the opportunity to receive beautiful tattoo art by some of the world's finest artists. Sunday night Apache Jil gets roasted, sure to be a colorful (to say the least) evening.
Dates: April 15-17 2011 Note Date and City Changes
Event: Ink Life Tour
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Country: United States
Contact Information: 866 935 1822
Website: http://www.inklifetour.com
Notes: This three-day mega-event features world-renowned and local tattoo artists competing for the Best of Show award and an exclusive feature in Tattoo Guru magazine. The event also includes a Battle of the Bands competition, as well as Best Pole Dancing and an amazing suspension show. Ink Life is not the typical tattoo convention seen in the past. Ink Life is the only tattoo and music festival designed to attract today's mainstream audience of tattoo enthusiasts, unveiling the latest tattoo trends from local and nationally acclaimed talent. As an added bonus, attendees may present their ticket stubs to any participating tattoo artist to guarantee a $20 discount for tattoos inked on location.
Dates: 15, 16 & 17 April 2011 Event: Tattoo Fest
Location: Rio Claro - São Paulo
Country: BRAZIL
Reservations:
www.sopranini.com Contact Information:
imprensa@sopranini.com Website:
www.tattoofest.com.br Notes: Awarded event of tattooing, piercing and music, which occur annually in the city of Rio Claro, with editions also in the city of Limeira (to announce). It has the best tattoo artists from Brazil, this year also brings a special guest artist will be announced after March 20!
Dates: April 15, 16, 17, 2011
Event: InkFest Live
Location: Los Angeles
CANCELED
Dates: april 15-17 2011Note Date Change
Event: needle art expo
Location: double tree murfreesboro, TN
Country: us
Reservations: double tree hotel 615-895-5555
Contact Information: needleartexpo@gmail.com
Website: http://www.needleartexpo.com
Notes: 400$ a booth...alot of vendors...alot of bands...alot of contests...alot of trophies...alot of fun...professional and clean...
Dates: April 15-17, 2011 Event: 19th International
Tattooconvention Frankfurt
Location: Exhibition Fairground Frankfurt
Country: Germany
Reservations:
http://www.convention-frankfurt.de/hotels.htm Contact Information:
webmaster@convention-frankfurt.de Website:
http://www.convention-frankfurt.de/ Notes: Subject 2011: "Tattoo-Scene & -Artists from the USA" More than 300 tattoo artists from over 20 countries: Japan, China, South Africa, New Zealand, USA, Russia, Singapore, Borneo, Samoa, Europe's largest tattoo convention.
Dates: April 16th - 17th
Event: South Parade Pier Tattoo Extravaganza
Location: Portsmouth South Parade Pier
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Information: tattooextravaganza@live.co.uk
Website: http://www.southparadepier-tattooextravaganza.com
Notes: This event will hold award winning artists from around the globe. There will also be body piercing and body modification. Along will be tattoo trade stalls also clothes and jewellery stalls. Competitions & awards to be won on both days. There will be a aftershow party not to be missed. A pre show party for artists, vendors and guests only. For updates please check our website and feel free to contact us. www.southparadepier-tattooextravaganza.com
Dates: 22, 23 & 24/04/2011
Event: nepa international tattoo convention
Location: kathmandu
Country: nepal
Reservations: nepaltattooconvention.com
Contact Information: nepaltattooconvention.com
Website: http://nepaltattooconvention.com
Notes: Bringing tattoo artists from all over the world on top of the world
Dates: April 22-24, 2011
Event: Immersed In Ink - Council Bluffs Tattoo & Arts Festival
Location: Harrah's Casino, Council Bluffs, IA
Country: USA
Reservations: 512-363-6788
Website: http://www.immersedinink.com
Notes: The tattoo show will feature some of the hottest artists from all over the US. Live tattooing, sideshows, contests, human suspension, a graffiti wall and so much more!
Dates: April 22-24, 2011 Event:
Ink'd Xpo Location: Las Vegas, NV
Country: USA
Reservations: Las Vegas Hilton
Contact Information:
www.x1075lasvegas.com Website:
http://www.x1075lasvegas.com Notes: This Las Vegas tattoo convention will feature local and national artists and entertainment, as well as a poker tournament and motorcycle show.
Presented by X-107.5 and Dead Man's Hand Tattoo supply.
Dates: April 23rd, 2011
Event: Rock Culture Con
Location: Kansas City, MO
Country: USA
Contact Information: rccpromotions@gmail.com
Website: http://www.rockculturecon.com
Notes: Rock Culture Con is a Rock Festival, Tattoo Convention, and Counter Culture Trade Show. Exhibitors Include: Tattoo Shops Comic Book Manufacturers Music Video Producers Magazines Rock Clothing Labels Extreme Sport Companies Merch Suppliers Belly Dancing Troupes Record Labels Recording Studios Guitar, Drum, and Amplification Manufacturers And Dozens More Events Include: Tattoo Competitions, Tattoo Giveaways, Screamo Idol, Rock Fashion Runway, Belly Dancing, Martial Arts Showcase, Magic Show, Piercing Competition, Magazine Model Search
Dates: 24th & 25th April 2011
Event: Southend Tattoo Convention
Location: Garon Park-Southend-On-Sea, Essex
Country: England
Reservations: N/A
Contact Information: 01702 616666
Website: http://southendinktattooconvention.webs.com
Notes: LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU, THE PEOPLE, TO THE FIRST EVER TATTOO CONVENTION TO BE HELD IN SOUTHEND. CUSTOM BIKE SHOW, BURLESQUE SHOWS AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE INK. TRADE STALLS, JAPANESE SWORDSMANSHIP AND MANY OTHER GREAT SHOWS...... WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION, MUCH MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW.
Dates: april 28 29 30th 2011
Event: laughlin tattoo convention
Location: 2020 s casino dr.laughlin, nv 89029
Country: USA
Reservations: edgewater resort casino
Contact Information: larry 808 699 0060
Website: http://www.dermalknowledgeproductions.net
Notes: The Convention takes place in Laughlin, NV along the Colorado River. It's happening during the annual Laughlin River Run, an already huge event. I know what your thinking "WOW" there's going to be a lot of people there. Yes, you are right there will be a lot of people and a lot going on. The show will offer a variety of bands playing throughout the event, performers, and other entertainment. Additionally but not limited to, tattoo contests sporadically through the three day event, full bar, and the lovely tattoo hostesses that will be making themselves known inside and outside the convention area. We have a very diverse lot of vendors with products and wears from across the country. Industry leading artists from around the globe. Not to mention the setting in the lavish EDGEWATER RESORT CASINO. Where one can find great food, a comfortable lounge with a full bar, an assortment of different games and tables to relax and test the odds. That's to start, keep updated here at www.dermalknowledgeproductions.net
Dates: april 28 29 30th
Event: laughlin tattoo convention
Location: 2020 s casino dr laughlin nv 89029
Country: usa
Reservations: edgewater resort casino
Contact Information: larry topping 808 699 0060
Website: http://dermalknowledgeproductions.net
Notes: The Convention takes place in Laughlin, NV along the Colorado River. It's happening during the annual Laughlin River Run, an already huge event. I know what your thinking "WOW" there's going to be a lot of people there. Yes, you are right there will be a lot of people and a lot going on. The show will offer a variety of bands playing throughout the event, performers, and other entertainment. Additionally but not limited to, tattoo contests sporadically through the three day event, full bar, and the lovely tattoo hostesses that will be making themselves known inside and outside the convention area. We have a very diverse lot of vendors with products and wears from across the country. Industry leading artists from around the globe. Not to mention the setting in the lavish EDGEWATER RESORT CASINO. Where one can find great food, a comfortable lounge with a full bar, an assortment of different games and tables to relax and test the odds. That's to start, keep updated here at www.dermalknowledgeproductions.net
Dates: April 29. - May 1. 2011
Event: Oslo Tattoo Convention
Location: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel
Country: Norway
Contact Information: lenetove@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.oslotattooconvention.no
Notes: 13 th annual tattoo convention in Oslo. Award winning tattoo-artists, contests ,entertainment and salestands.
Dates: April 30 & May 1, 2011 Event: 7th Annual Fresno Tattoo Expo
Location: Fresno, Ca
Country: USA
Reservations: Holiday Inn Downtown 559 233 6650
Contact Information: 661 444 9251 Chris
Website:
http://centralvalleytattoo@yahoo.com Notes: Over a 150 Tattoo Artists from around the world tattooing on site.
Seminars, Tattoo Contest, Art Show, Tattooed Pin-up contest, Custom Cars & Bikes and Music. Fresno Convention Center
Dates: 5,6,7 May 2011 Event: Tattoo Expo n Art
Location: Civic Centre
Kuching Country:
Kuching Malaysia
Reservations: Parkland
Louge Contact Information: +60198880676
Website:
http://www.monkeytat2.zxq.net Notes: tattoo show and art gallery...make a fun and party...........
Dates: May 13, 14, 15 2011
Event: Reno Rockabilly Riot
Location: Grand Sierra Resort in Reno Nevada
Country: USA
Reservations: www.renorockabillyriot.com
Contact Information: rmcghie@abombentertainment.com
Website: http://www.renorockabillyriot.com
Notes: The Hotel has set aside 1300 room nights for this event. There will be a link on the www.renocockabillyriot.com page soon. If you book through the hotel's local phone number: 1-775-789-2000 be sure to tell them you are a part of the Reno Rockabilly Riot and want to get into that room block. All the resort fees have been waved for this first year event. It WILL be the largest tattoo convention in Reno in this first year. The event is a Rockabilly festival that features: traditional hot rods, rockabilly bands, pin ups, vintage style clotheirs, hair stylists, pinstripers, vendors, and a whole lot more. There are some incentives for booking rooms at the same time you register for a booth, so contact me (Robert) rmcghie@abombentertainment.com for one on one booth deals. We are looking forward to you being a part of our event!
Dates: May 13-15, 2011
Event: Tattoos By The Bay
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Country: USA
Reservations: Pending
Contact Information: tattoosbythebay@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.tattoosbythebay.com
Notes: Tattoos By The Bay 3rd Annual Corpus Christi Texas convention. Updating website and be up mid November. Looking for another awesome convention. Pimp'n as the MC to keep things hopping. Suspension Shows, Car Show, Bike Show, and did I mention awesome tattoos and tattoo contests, & Artist Seminars. Contact Ron or Susie for booth rental information. 361-249-5270 or email tattoosbythebay@yahoo.com Facebook, Myspace, Twitter and www.tattoosbythebay.com
Dates: May 13th - 15th 2011 Event: The 10th Annual Nashville Full Moon Tattoo & Horror Festival
Location: Nashville Airport Marriott / Nashville, Tennessee
Country: U.S.A
Reservations: Nashville Airport Marriott / 615-889-9300
Contact Information: Ben Dixon -
thebloodywolf@hotmail.com Website:
http://www.fullmooninc.net
Dates: May 13-15, 2011 Note Date Change Event:
InkFest Live
Location: Chicago
Country: USA
Contact Information: 888.249.0364
Website:
http://www.inkfestlive.com Notes: Welcome to the next generation of tattoo expos,
InkFest Live. The only tattoo expo with an urban landscape, together with the leading tattoo artists from around the world combined with graffiti demonstrations, live musical performances by today's hottest recording artists, DJ battles, custom cars, custom bikes and the latest trends from the concrete jungle. Now is the time to see the future of tattoo expos,
InkFest Live. Developed by industry veterans who felt it was time for a big change. Changing the way professional tattoo artists and manufacturers of body art products display their goods. At
InkFest Live you will mingle with top industry manufacturers, tattoo artists, vendors and celebrities, all while listening to live music by top notch celebrity artist.
InkFest live captures the lifestyle side of the body art industry and not fall short of your expectation.
Dates: May 21st 2011 Event:
CageVsCons Location: Los Angeles Sports Arena
Country: U.S.A
Reservations:
Contact Information: 323-728-8850
Website:
http://www.cagevscons.com Notes: Biggest Event Meshing Tattoos, MMA and Hip Hop music.
All day event from 11am-12pm. Will hold 16,000 people. Check out the website for more info...booths are available
Dates: May 21st/22nd 2011
Event: Needle Art Convention
Location: Breda
Country: The Netherlands
Contact Information: info@tattoo-beurs.com
Website: http://www.tattoo-beurs.com
Notes: 12th Anual International Tattoo Convention with lots of world known artists, body piercing, live music and much more entertainment. We will host over 120 of the best national and international artists. Various vendors and a seperate suppliersroom. There will be contests on both days. The Needle Art Convention is Family friendly with a free kid's corner. On Saturdaynight free BBQ/Buffet for artists and companions only, in the convention venue. ****Hotel just across the street with special convention prices where you can catch up with all other artists. Check out the website or my space to see who else signed in already. www.tattoo-beurs.com www.myspace.com/needleartconvention
Dates: May 21 & 22, 2011 Event: 11th Annual AZ Tattoo Expo
Location: Mesa Convention Center
Country: USA
Reservations: 1-800-835-9873
Contact Information: sage O'Connell 480-277-7681
Website:
http://www.aztattooexpo.com Notes: Come get tattooed, pierced or just mingle with more than 150 world famous tattoo artists including Corey Miller formerly from LA Ink as well as
Niko from LA Ink will be in attendance all weekend. Award winning international artists as well as tattoo & piercing inspired merchandise vendors, tattoo removal at huge discounts, permanent cosmetics, henna, Food, drinks, 20 tattoo contests with a grand prize of $500.00, freak shows, suspension exhibition, seminars, art show and sale.
$20.00 per day or discounted online $16.00 per day.
Dates: May 27-29 2011
Event: Ink Life Tour
Location: Myrtle Beach Sc.
Country: USA
Contact Information: 866 935 1822
Website: http://www.inklifetour.com
Notes: This three-day mega-event features world-renowned and local tattoo artists competing for the Best of Show award and an exclusive feature in Tattoo Guru magazine. The event also includes a Battle of the Bands competition, as well as Best Pole Dancing and an amazing suspension show. Ink Life is not the typical tattoo convention seen in the past. Ink Life is the only tattoo and music festival designed to attract today's mainstream audience of tattoo enthusiasts, unveiling the latest tattoo trends from local and nationally acclaimed talent. As an added bonus, attendees may present their ticket stubs to any participating tattoo artist to guarantee a $20 discount for tattoos inked on location.
Dates: 6-11/12-2011 Event: tattoo expo and boxing event
Location: 4100
klose way
richmond ca 94806
Country:
usa Reservations: nuneztattoo.com
Contact Information: Juan
nunez 510-233-1262
Website:
http://www.nuneztattoo.com Notes: this event is held by Juan
nunez of
nunez tattoo of
richmond ca , and also a tattoo artist .
we are put on are 2nd tattoo expo in
richmond ca.
this tattoo expo will have tons of artist and a boxing event we will have pro fight and armature.
the fighters will be fighting to raise money for the Oakland children s hospital .
please call for booth info .
spaces are going fast (book early) 510-233-1262
Dates: 12-13.06.2011 Event:
Tattoofest 2011
Location: "
Chemobudowa",Krakow Country: Poland
Contact Information:
tattoofest@gmail.com Website:
http://www.tattoofest.pl
Dates: June 17th-20th Event: (ETC) Erie Tattoo Convention
Location: Erie's Bay-Front Convention Center
Country: USA
Reservations: Sheraton Erie Bay front Hotel
Contact Information: (814) 454-2005
Website:
http://www.erietattooconvention.com/ Notes: Hey Guys, not only will there be
beer,booze and ink getting slug, there also will be bands performing all the way up to the event the week of. And a blow-out concert to kick the weekend off Friday night also at the Bay-Front Convention center.
With a night life like no other, ANYWHERE. Also partial proceeds of the event are getting donated to Breast Cancer Charities
Dates: June 18th &19th 2011
Event: Portsmouth Tattoo Convention
Location: Portsmouth Guildhall
Country: United Kingdom
Reservations: http://www.ibishotel.com/gb/hotel-1461-ibis-portsmouth-centre/index.shtml
Contact Information: info@portsmouthtattooconvention.com
Website: http://www.portsmouthtattooconvention.com
Notes: This will be an all new upgrade from previous years with the show now being held over 2 days at a much larger venue allowing for more Artists and vendors, information on hotels along with other updates will be listed on the website as they become availible.
Dates: June 24 - 26, 2011 Event: TattooLaPalooza
Location: Miami, Florida
Country: USA
Reservations:
http://www.tattoolapalooza.com/hotel-info Contact Information: Email:
Conventionink@gmail.com Website:
www.tattoolapalooza.com Notes: Third Annual TattooLaPalooza, Live Tattooing & Body Piercing, live painting, on site art gallery, unique vendors, lots of entertainment, family friendly, great hotel rates and so much more. Check out the web site for more info. Booths are on sale now starting at $500 and will increase as it gets closer to the event. Please submit portfolio links to conventionink@gmail.com Thanks.
Dates: july 1st - 3rd, 2011
event: texas tattoo showdown festival
location: el paso,tx county coliseum
country: usa
Reservations: www.myspace.com/texastattooshowdown
Contact Information: texastattooshowdown@gmail.com
Website: http://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/TEXASTATTOOSHOWDOWN
Notes: "TEXAS TATTOO SHOWDOWN" is a tattoo show hosted by world famous house of pain tattoo studios in el paso,tx. not a production company. over 200 tattoo artists from around the world, Live Tattooing & Body Piercing, live painting, on site art gallery, unique vendors, lots of entertainment, family friendly. www.myspace.com/texastattooshowdown texastattooshowdown@gmail.com
Dates: July 2nd - 3rd, 2011
Event: Portsmouth Tattoo Convention
Location: Portsmouth Guildhall
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Information:
Website: http://www.portsmouthtattooconvention.com
Notes: This will be an all new upgrade from previous years with the show now being held over 2 days at a much larger venue allowing for more Artists and vendors, information on hotels along with other updates will be listed on the website as they become availible.
Dates: July 8-10, 2011
Event: Immersed In Ink - Tucson Tattoo & Arts Festival
Location: Marriott University Park - Tucson, AZ
Country: USA
Reservations: 512-363-6788
Website: http://www.immersedinink.com
Notes: The tattoo show will feature some of the hottest artists from all over the US. Live tattooing, sideshows, contests, human suspension, a graffiti wall and so much more!
Dates: July 22-24 2011 Note City/State Changes
Event: Ink Life Tour
Location: Denver, CO
Country: United States
Contact Information: 866 935 1822
Website: http://www.inklifetour.com
Notes: This three-day mega-event features world-renowned and local tattoo artists competing for the Best of Show award and an exclusive feature in Tattoo Guru magazine. The event also includes a Battle of the Bands competition, as well as Best Pole Dancing and an amazing suspension show. Ink Life is not the typical tattoo convention seen in the past. Ink Life is the only tattoo and music festival designed to attract today's mainstream audience of tattoo enthusiasts, unveiling the latest tattoo trends from local and nationally acclaimed talent. As an added bonus, attendees may present their ticket stubs to any participating tattoo artist to guarantee a $20 discount for tattoos inked on location.
Dates: August 5th, 6th, 7th, 2011 Event: Oregon Coast Tattoo Convention
Location: Chinook Winds Casino, Lincoln City, Oregon
Contact Information: 541-485-7109 ask for Tiffany
Website: http://
Notes: Eugene Tattoo Company is proud to announce the First Annual Oregon Coast Tattoo Convention, in Lincoln City, Oregon. Our event will take place at Chinook Winds Casino, from August 5th thru the 7th, 2011. For booth information or any additional questions please contact Tiffany--Owner of Eugene Tattoo Company--at 541-485-7109. We hope to see you there!!
Dates: August 6th and 7th, 2011
Event: Niagara Tattoo Expo
Location: The Conference Center Niagara Falls
Country: usa
Contact Information: niagaratattooexpo@gmail.com
Website: http://niagaratattooexpo
Notes: This will be the first of many shows, to take place at the eighth wonder of the world!!! We are striving to bring a wide range of artists and vendors to the great Niagara Falls N.Y. So we would love to see you there !
Dates: August 12-14, 2011 Note Date and Venue Changes
Event: Art Riot Tattoo Expo
Location: Boxborough, MA
Country: usa
Reservations:www.holidayinn.com/boxborough
Contact Information: http://artriotexpo.com/
Website: http://http://artriotexpo.com/
Notes: The 1rst Annual Art Riot Tattoo Expo. Over 80 Artist from all over the world showcasing the many styles and technics of tattooing. Live tattooing,Painting,Art fusion,Raffles, Giveaways,Food,Live music,seminars and more!!
Dates: August 12-14, 2011
Event: Immersed In Ink - Louisville Tattoo & Arts Festival
Location: Louisville, KY
Country: USA
Reservations: 512-363-6788
Website: http://www.immersedinink.com
Notes: The tattoo show will feature some of the hottest artists from all over the US. Live tattooing, sideshows, contests, human suspension, a graffiti wall and so much more!
Dates: August 12-14, 2011 Event: Seattle Tattoo Expo
Location: Seattle Center - 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA
Country: USA
Contact Information:
info@seattletattooexpo.com Website:
http://seattletattooexpo.com Notes: The 10th Anniversary of the Seattle Tattoo Expo is taking over the Northwest Rooms at Seattle Center with tattoos, music, art and more as part of a three-day exhibition and celebration of tattoo art and culture.
Dates: 12-14 August 2011 Event:
Transilvania Tattoo Expo
Location:
Sibiu , Tranylvania Country: Romania
Reservations:
Contact Information:
adda@transilvaiatattoo.ro Website:
http://www.tattooexpo.ro Notes: the 3.rd edition of
Transilvania Tattoo Expo , Sibiu , Romania
Dates: August 19 - 21, 2011
Event: 4th Styrian Tattoo & Hotrod-Show
Location: forumKloster Gleisdorf
Country: Austria
Reservations: http://www.gleisdorf.at/index.php?seitenId=42
Contact Information: info@styriantattooshow.com
Website: http://www.styriantattooshow.com
Notes: int. Top-Tattooartists like Robert Hernandez, Aaron Bell, Bernie Luther, Boris, Mario Barth, Andy Engel, a.m.m. Hotrods & US-Cars Festival
Dates: August 19,20 & 21, 2011
Event: InkFest Live
Location: San Francisco
CANCELED
Dates: August 19-21 2011 Event: International Tattoo-Expo Mainz
Location:
Rheingoldhalle Country: Germany
Reservations:
http://www.hotel.de/search.aspx?han=1500034&hs_destination=Mainz&hs_validate=2&hs_postalcode=55116 Contact Information:
webmaster@tattoo-expo-mainz.com Website:
http://www.tattoo-expo-mainz.com Notes: Since nearly 20 years we run our South-West-Tattoo-Studio in the city of Mainz and after we heard that a local concert organizer (!!!) tried to come up with a Tattoo-Convention, we decided to better organize a renowned Tattoo-Convention ourselves on a level, which is adequate to the Tattoo-Convention Frankfurt which we organize since 19 years with great success. The location 'Congress-Centrum
Rheingoldhalle', located near the river Rhine in the heart of the city of Mainz, is perfectly suitable for visitors and exhibitors. Sparing neither trouble nor expense we will make over time the event in Mainz well as established and successful as the Convention in Frankfurt. There is more than only hope that we will be able to welcome for the prelude in Mainz more than 150 tattoo-artists from around the globe, including approx. 30 traders, we have of course communicated with and were met with great acceptance. Two or three months away from the Expo-Start we will publish a complete list of all exhibitors on our website, where you can see for yourselves who is coming. We also are in contact with scene-celebrities and do our best to present a well known star-guest. Like in Frankfurt we will of course present a huge supporting program, including live-bands, shows and as a matter of course the Tattoo-Competition awards. The city of Mainz is not only attractive for tattoo-fans, since the historic city-center with its impressive dome is just a short walk away from the event-location and always worth a trip. For those who are coming with their own cars there is
a underground parking lot below the exhibition hall. There are stops for busses and railways at the hall too and even ships are mooring directly at the '
Rheingoldhalle in which you find hotels and casinos. We truly think that the whole location offers everything which is needed for a successful event. Tattoo-
Collegues and traders which are considering
to participate in the 1st. Tattoo-Expo-Mainz and want to register a booth can have a more detailed look
on the location and more
informations by visiting
www.ccmainz.de. Of course picture galleries will be provided after the event, maybe with your own tattoos! Registration forms will be sent out to all on our mailing list at the end of this year.
Dates: September 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th 2011
Event: 10th Annual Boston Tattoo Convention
Location: 39 Dalton St., Boston, MA 02199
Country: USA
Reservations: Sheraton Hotel
Contact Information: info@bostontattooconvention.com or 978.744.9393
Website: http://www.bostontattooconvention.com
Notes: Join us over Labor Day Weekend 2011 (Sep. 2nd-5th) for our 10th Annual show! We'll be returning to the Back Bay Sheraton Hotel for a FULL FOUR DAYS over tattooing, art, education, and performances. Check out our website, facebook, and twitter for further information.
Dates: September 2-4, 2011
Event: 7th Annual Jacksonville Tattoo Convention
Location: Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village
Country: USA
Reservations: 904-940-8000
Contact Information: daughertyjack@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.conventionpros.com
Notes: Its Back!! The 7th annual Jacksonville Tattoo Convention! The convention is returning to the amamzing Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village. No charge for parking. Amazing hotel rates and a spectacular venue all the way around! Booth specials for early registration on our convention website. Hope to see you there!
Dates: September 15-18, 2011
Event: Paradise Tattoo Gathering
Location: Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort - Hancock MA
Country: USA
Reservations: http://www.tattoogathering.com/hotel_and_condo_reservations.html
Contact Information: Off the Map Tattoo (413) 527-6574
Website: http://www.tattoogathering.com
Notes: Sorry got the dates wrong on the last 2011 submission. sorry! 4 Days of seminars, workshops, discussion panels, and world class tattooing. Seminar teachers and tattooers include Chet Zar, Jeff Gogue, Joe Capobianco, Bob Tyrrell, Nick Baxter, Tommy Lee, Shawn Barber, and many more amazing artists. Artists, collectors, and the curious are encouraged to book early as every year the hotel sells out and many seminars fill up.
Dates: September 16-18th, 2011 Event: Tattoo City Underground
Location: Primo Banquet Center - Plainfield, Indiana
Country: USA
Reservations:
Staybridge Suites 317-839-2700
Contact Information: Rick Hansen
Website:
www.tattoocityunderground.com Notes: Tattoo City Underground is the first tattoo convention to come to the Indianapolis area in over 10 years. Tattoo City Underground will feature the best tattoo artists from across the Midwest, 3 days of
excitment including discussion seminars, tattoo and piercing contests, live bands, manufactures midway, beauty contests, after hours parties and much more to be announced. Book your hotel room at
www.staybridge.com/indyairport. Check us out on the website at
www.tattoocityunderground.com or call 317-709-1650 or e-mail us at
steelrodtattoo2007@yahoo.com. Be
apart of tattooing history
Dates: September 23, 24, 25, 2011 Event: Inked Out New Jersey
Location: Meadowlands Expo Center Secaucus, NJ
Country: USA
Reservations: See Website
Contact Information: (201) 342-4446,
info@inkedoutnj.com Website:
http://inkedoutnj.com Notes: Inked Out New Jersey will take place the weekend of Friday September 23, 2011 to Sunday September 25, 2011. Live tattooing will be taking place all weekend along with contests, seminars, and live music. Stay tuned for the latest details by signing up for our email list!
Dates: September 30, October 1, 2, 2011 Event: The Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth
Location: Mirage Resort & Casino Las Vegas
Country: USA
Reservations: Mirage Resort & Casino
Contact Information: (201) 342-4446,
info@lasvegastattooshow.com Website:
http://lasvegastattooshow.com Notes: Tattoo Expo is the world's premier tattoo convention showcasing the latest trends, fashions and techniques in the tattoo industry. Seminars and training as well as demonstrations will be scheduled, plus lots of music, food and fun for the entire family. It takes place September 30th to October 2nd, 2011, at the Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend The Biggest Tattoo Show on
EarthT.
Dates: October 1,2 & 3, 2011 Event:
InkFest Live
Location: Houston
CANCELED
Dates: 14,15&16 October 2011 Event: 2nd International Brussels Tattoo Convention
Location: Tour & Taxis Shed 1
Country: Brussels / Belgium
Reservations:
www.hotelbloom.com Contact Information:
info@brusselstattooconvention.be Website:
http://www.brusselstattooconvention.be Notes: The 2nd edition from the International Brussels Tattoo Convention on 14, 15 & 16 October 2011!! 180 Tattoo artists, Piercers, Tattoo Suppliers, Hotrods, Boppers,
Lowrider bikes, 2012 Brussels Pin Up Calendar, Tattoo Contests, Live Rockabilly bands, Burlesque shows, Rockabilly hairdressers, Art fusion & Art auctions, Tattoo seminars, Miss Brussels Tattoo contest, Candy Girls, Rockabilly market and we even got a real Tattoo Lottery to win an awesome tattoo !!! Check out the 1st edition on
www.brusselstattooconvention.be! More news will be online soon!
Dates: 14,15,16 oct 2011 Event: International Brussels Tattoo Convention
Location: Brussels
Country: Belgium
Reservations:
www.hotelbloom.com Contact Information:
info@brusselstattooconvention.be Website:
http://brusselstattooconvention.be Notes: The Convention will have about 180 International and National tattoo artists & piercers. There will be a variety of shows, live Rockabilly bands, performances, Lingerie shows, Miss 2011 Tattoo Contest, Art
Fushions, Tattoo Contests, Burlesque Shows and cool 50ties traders. 
 

;The theme of the Convention will be the 50ties & early 60ties. 
Customized hotrods, boppers,
lowrider bikes from
Chopperdome and Lone Wolf Custom cars will be there to be admired again.
Dates: 2011. october 15-16 Event: SZOLNOK TATTOO EXPO
Location: SZOLNOK CITY, TISZALIGET SPORT CENTER OF UNIVERSITY
Country: HUNGARY, EUROPEAN UNION
Reservations: INFORMATIONS AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE
Contact Information:
szolnoktattooexpo@gmail.com Website:
http://www.szolnoktattooexpo.com Notes: We have much pleasure in informing you that the first International Tattoo Contest in Szolnok is taking place at the University of Szolnok's Sports Centre at the
Tiszaliget on 15-16th October. In our program 100 outstanding artists will have the chance to compete with each other for the honorable public's pleasure. Our competition has a drop-out system, the artists supposed to complete the challenges drawn, for 2 days,
through 4 rounds on their own clients' skin. The best 10 tattoo artists will try a fall with each other at the finals, so that one of them will
recieve the exclusive award and our generous supporters/sponsors personal offering of extremely great value , 10.000 EUROS !!! Between the rounds of the competition we entertain the (kind) public with professional
seminaries, concerts and other interesting
shows.We also hold a charitable collection for children with disorders. Location:
Szolnok,Tiszaliget,University Sports Centre Time: 2011.October 15-16 Opening: Saturday at 11 am Closing: Sunday at 09:00 pm Tickets can be purchased at the following places:
Dr.Singer Tattoo Studio, Szolnok,
SütÅ' Street 4.
or can be ordered online from:
szolnoktattooexpo@gmail.com Ticket prices in advance: 10 Euros/piece Tickets are valid for 2 days. Everyone is deeply welcomed. All artists, wishing to register, please ask for registration form from:
szolnoktattooexpo@gmail.com! Registration forms are available in English,
Spanish , German and Hungarian language as well. French version and official website are in progress.
Dates: October 21,22,23 2011 Event: Ottawa-Gatineau Tattoo Expo 3
Location: Hilton "Casino" Lac
Leamy , 3blvd du Casino ,
Gatineau,QC Country: Canada
Reservations: 1-819-790-6444
Contact Information:
ottawatattooexpo@hotmail.ca Website:
http://www.ottawatattooexpo.com Notes: we would like to invite you to the 3rd annual international Ottawa-Gatineau Tattoo Expo 2011 , October 21st , 22nd , 23rd 2011 , this year's venue will be at the same place as last year event at the Hilton "Casino" Lac
Leamy , 3 blvd du Casino , Gatineau , QC. This year we will rent the booths ( 8`x10`) for only $400 , and double for $750 , there will be new entertainment card with Rockabilly bands and contests , this year will be performing The
Lizardman as sideshow act , we will have a new contest this year strictly for the Tattoo artist which will be called Art Exposure which will consist of : each Tattoo artist(one artist per shop) will display a contemporary painting or drawing of their work(min 30x39 painting) throughout the Expo in the foyer which will be judge by the attendance people through a ballot box , the 1st prize of $500 will be given to the winner , and the top 3 painting will be display with the name of artist and shop in one of Ottawa`s finest contemporary Art Gallery " La Petite Mort" where the painting will be in the front windows . There will be more details further in the year as more activities develops , also if anyone's interested in giving seminars please contact me at
ottawatattooexpo@hotmail.ca or any questions please don`t hesitate to contact us. Hopefully we can make this
years show a success with everyone's attendance. You can also apply on line
at : www.ottawatattooexpo.com
Dates: October 21, 22, 23 2011 Event: Painful Pleasures Rock & Ink Tattoo Expo
Location: The Wyndham Hotel, South Portland Maine
Country: USA
Reservations: (207) 775-6161
Contact Information: contact us through website below
Website:
http://http://www.facebook.com/gaskylproductions?sk=info Notes: Compliments of
Gaskyl Productions
*Saturday, Half Admission with Costume! *$10.00
Per Day! *There will be bands and artists from all over New England. *Tattoo contests and prizes!
Dates: October 22&23 2011 Event: Eindhoven Tattoo Convention
Location: Eindhoven
Country: Netherlands
Reservations: check site
Contact Information:
Eindhoven@UnitedConventions.com Website:
http://www.UnitedConventions.com Notes: 3th event and it is growing every year that is a fact
allready. 100 international artists live music all weekend and many acts like
Burlesque,striptease,freak amd much more.... We are based in a 4**** star hotel in the center of Eindhoven
wich is 90 minutes away from Amsterdam or 90 minutes from
Brussel[Belgium]. Just check out the site from Eindhoven to get an impression from last year
.. Hope to see you there, Best Regards & get Inked, Andy
www.UnitedConventions.com
b>Dates: October 27-30, 2011
Event: Dragon
Edong's Ink, Spikes & Chains 2011
Location:
Garapan Central Park
Country: Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Reservations:
Contact Information:
megavisioneldrako@yahoo.com Website:
http://www.eldrakotattoo.com
Dates: October 28-30
Event: Immersed In Ink -Reno Tattoo & Arts Festival
Location: Harrah's Casino, Reno, NV
Country: USA
Reservations: 512-363-6788
Contact Information:
Website: http://www.immersedinink.com
Notes: The tattoo show will feature some of the hottest artists from all over the US. Live tattooing, sideshows, contests, human suspension, a graffiti wall and so much more!
Dates: 28th-30th October 2011 Event: 2nd
Miri Tattoo Exhibition 2011
Location:
Miri, Sarawak (Borneo
) Country: Malaysia
Reservations:
Contact Information:
seahorsetattoogallery@yahoo.com Website:
http://www.2ndmte2011.webs.com Notes: This is our 2nd year to organize this one of the huge event in Borneo Island. This year the exhibition will be held at Eastwood Valley & Country Club on 28th-30th October 2011. All
tattooist around the globe are welcome.
Dates: November 4th - 6th 2011 Event: 9th Dublin International Tattoo Convention
Location: D4 Hotel,
Ballsbridge Country: Ireland
Reservations:
info@d4hotels.ie Contact Information:
info@dublintattooconvention.com or (00353 1) 6727602
Website:
http://www.dublintattooconvention.com Notes: This is Ireland's biggest Tattoo convention that has been going for the past 9 years. artist from all corners of the world have attended in the past such as Paul Booth, Tim Hendrix, Jimmy Coffin, Jack Mosher to name but a few... this
years show promises to be even bigger and better than before... full late bars, food, trade, tattoos and most of all fun.... for more info contact
www.dublintattooconvention.com
Dates: December 9, 10, 11 of 2011
Event: OSR SUPER BBQ
Location: Barstow, California
Country: USA
Reservations: 310-374-0299
Contact Information: skatesurfsmoke
Website: http://www.skatesurfsmoke.com
Notes: This event has an approved 3 day permit with 5 rules.. Live GLASS ARTIST, LIVE TATTOOING, LIVE MUSIC, BBQ, BONFIRES, DIRT TOYS with campsites and RV sites and over 6000 motel/hotel rooms within 14 miles of the event. Future Glass school site and site of the Annual OSR SUPER BBQ. Real artist party with their fans and howl at the moon and stars. www.skatesurfsmoke.com Call and come and party with us and invite your friends to come support you and these grounds in a party that we will build into the event we dream about in vivid detail waiting for next years event.
Dates: 13-15 january 2012 Event: Surf n Ink
Location: Gold Coast
Country: Australia
Reservations:
www.surfinktravel.com Contact Information:
info@tattoosurfnink.com Website:
http://www.tattoosurfnink.com Notes: For the third time, the most anticipated event. 3 days of world class
event,over 150
hand picked tattoo artists. Tattooing on
site,Art fusion, Paint
Proyect,Pin Up
final,Jujitsu and
Muay Thai competitions.
Seminars by only renowned tattooists and artists. Airbrush, Graffiti, Motorbikes. Best tattoo event in Australia since 2010.
2012 EVENTS
Dates: September 13-16 2012
Event: Paradise Tattoo Gathering
Location: Keystone Resort - Keystone CO
Country: USA
Reservations: http://www.tattoogathering.com/hotel_and_condo_reservations.html
Contact Information: (413) 527-6574
Website: http://www.TattooGathering.com
Notes: 4 Days of seminars, workshops, discussion panels, and world class tattooing. Artists, collectors, and the curious are encouraged to book early as every year the convention hotel sells out and many seminars fill up.
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