Events & Itinerary
Contests & Awards
TATTOO CONTEST
All contests will be judged at 7 PM, entries may be fresh or healed.
Each day, there will be a Tattoo of the Day, which must be started and completed THAT DAY; Judging will begin at 9 PM.
Best of Show entries must be started and completed during the event; Judging will begin at 9 PM.
Tattoo contests are
$10.00 to enter
All contest entries must be submitted ONE HOUR prior to judging on the day of that particular contest.
If you are entering “Tattoo of the Day,” you can work on the tattoo up until the beginning time of judging. However, you must register the tattoo by 6:00 PM.
If you’re entering in “Best of Show,” you can register any time before 6:00 PM on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
Rules & Regulations
- Fully healed tattoos may be entered into any contest except for
“Tattoo of the Day” and “Best of Show”. - You must be present at time of judging or you will be disqualified.
- “Tattoo of the Day” must be started and completed on day of judging.
- “Best of Show” must be started and completed throughout the weekend.
- No complete disrobing. No exceptions!
InkBattle Tattoo Championship
Friday
Best Small Color
Best Large Color
Best Small Black and Grey
Best Large Black and Grey
Best Biomechanical
Best Surrealism
Best 3D
Best Dark Skin
Tattoo of the Day
Saturday
Best Small Color
Best Large Color
Best Small Black and Grey
Best Large Black and Grey
Best Black and Grey Portrait
Best Color Portrait
Best Geometric
Best Realism
Best New School
Nest Neo Traditional
Tattoo of the Day
Sunday
Best Sleeve – 1st and 2nd place
Best Back
Best Neck / Hand
Best Cover Up
Best Patriotic
WORST Tattoo
Tattoo of the Day
BEST OF SHOW
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the event?
Huntsville’s first Inaugural Huntsvegas Tattoo Expo will be held at the
Von Braun Civic Center on May 22nd – 24th, 2020.
The event will be held between 2pm-11pm on Friday, 12pm-11pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Can I get tattooed at the show?
Yes! The show will be full of talented artists with a range of unique styles to choose from. Walk-ins are welcome, but it is highly recommended that you contact the artist of your interest ahead of time to schedule an appointment.
Some artists will book the entire weekend before the show begins.
For more information on our featured artists, please click here to view artists portfolios. This page contains an up-to-date list of all artists that will be attending the event, along with links to locate their work, and also how to contact them to book an appointment.
All bookings will be handled individually by each artist.
You must be 18 years or older to get any tattoo or piercing at the show.
How do I join a tattoo of the day contest?
You can sign up for any tattoo contests at the awards booth, in front of the stage.
Entry to any contest is $1o, and the artist must be present at the show to enter.
Do I need to bring a printed ticket?
To attend the event as a customer (not an artist or vendor), please show your PayPal receipt to the door clerk, either from your phone or printed off.
Otherwise, you can purchase a wristband at the door!
Will there be food or drinks at the event?
Yes, The VBCC will be hosting food and drink concessions, as well as a cash bar.
All food and drinks must remain outside of the artists procedure area.
How do I become a sponsor?
Click here to view our sponsorship opportunities.
Email us at huntsvegastattooexpo@gmail.com for more questions
Subject – “sponsor”
How do I become a volunteer?
Email us at huntsvegastattooexpo@gmail.com for more information / Subject – “volunteer”
How do I become a volunteer?
Email us at huntsvegastattooexpo@gmail.com for more information / Subject – “volunteer”