The Contests

List of 2024 Contests

This year we will have plenty of contests for all our attendees to watch and participate in; from tattoo contests, to pinup contests and more!

 Here is a List of the contests this year, as well as contest descriptions and specifications.

ALL TATTOOS BEING ENTERED MUST BE FULLY HEALED, OR, FRESHLY DONE AT THE SHOW!! TATTOOS THAT ARE STILL HEALING WILL NOT BE JUDGED AND ENTRIES FORFEITED!

Tattoo Contests


Best Black and Grey Tattoo Contest - Small, Medium, Large Categories

Entries in the black and grey categories should comprise of at least 90% Black and Grey/Greywash tattooing. Small pops of colour will be permitted, but tattoo must comprise almost entirely of black and grey style. (White is an exception, opaque greys are not) . Category is All Inclusive on styles.


Full Colour Tattoo Contest - Small, Medium, Large Categories

Entries in the full colour categories should comrpise of at least 90% colour tattooing. Some greywash will be permitted, but tattoo must comprise almost entirely of colour ink (this includes opaque greys). Category is All Inclusive on styles


Best Arm / Leg Sleeve

Entries in the full arm/full leg sleeve category must  consist of at least 90% full coverage from wrist to shoulder or from ankle to hip, full wrap around. Some empty space such as background on patch style sleeves, or close to armpit/groin/elbow etc will be allowed. Category is All Inclusive on style and colour/greywash


Best Full Chest / Back

Entries in the full chest/back category must consist of at least 90% Chest Coverage or 80% back coverage. Entries of full adbomen/stomach will also be allowed to enter this category. Category is All Inclusive on style and colour/greywash


Best Portrait

Entries in the Portrait category must consist of at least 50% shading/colour (cannot be just linework/silhouette). Entries must be portraits of people/fantasy figures or real animals. Category is All Inclusive on size, style and colour/greywash


Best Neo Traditional

Entries in the Neo Traditional category must consist of at least 90% Neo Traditional style, some minor style additions or mashups will be allowed. Category is All Inclusive on size and colour/greywash


Best Script / Lettering

Entries in the Script /Lettering category must consist of at least 90% lettering/script. Small embelishments may be judged with it such as filigree or frames and background shading, but this catgory is about the lettering, not the large tattoos with small amounts of lettering. Category is All Inclusive on size and colour/greywash - as long as its lettering.


Other Contests


 Pinup Contest

This year we will also be having a Pinup Contest, with both a Mens and Womens category. This contest will be open to anyone 18+ that wants to enter, and winners will be chosen by both a panel of judges, and the attendees. This contest is not about who can show the most skin, the most cleavage, or the tightest clothes. We are looking for this to be tastefully done, and we want everyone to come Dressed to Impress.

Prizes to be announced, but will include being featured on promotional material for year 2 of the event!


 Best In Show Car and Motorcycle Contest

This year we will also be having a mini car and motorcycle show along with the tattoo convention. We want to bring in custom car and motorcycle builders to show off their most impressive works to the attending artists and public. We will be giving out awards for Best in show Car and Best in show Motorcycle, so bring your best and polish to impress!