To register for a contest, please visit the REGISTRATION TABLE on the day of the show

  • If you would like to enter your tattoo in one of the many competition categories, simply sign up at the left side main stage prior to the competitions starting. 
  • No bloody tattoo (make sure it is clean)
  • Make sure not to let the judge know who is your artists
  • 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place awards will be given for most categories.
  • Be sure to be present 30 minutes prior to competing. 

FRIDAY CONTEST SCHEDULE

Registration: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Category Contest: 8:00pm – 9:00pm

Best of the Day Registration: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Best of the Day: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

FRIDAY CONTEST CATEGORIES

BEST BLACK & GREY ALL SIZES TATTOO [FRESH TATTOO FROM THE SHOW ONLY]

BEST COLOR ALL SIZES TATTOO [FRESH TATTOO FROM THE SHOW ONLY] 

BEST OF THE DAY

 (If you win Best of the Day you receive a free Sunday admission to enter Best of Show on Sunday)

SATURDAY CONTEST SCHEDULE

Registration: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Category Contest: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Best of the Day Registration: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Best of the Day: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

FRIDAY CONTEST CATEGORIES

BEST BLACK & GREY ALL SIZES TATTOO [FRESH TATTOO FROM THE SHOW ONLY]

BEST COLOR ALL SIZES TATTOO [FRESH TATTOO FROM THE SHOW ONLY] 

BEST OF THE DAY

(If you win Best of the Day you receive a free Sunday admission to enter Best of Show on Sunday)

SUNDAY CONTEST SCHEDULE

Registration: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Category Contest: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Best of the Day Registration: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Best of the Day: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

SUNDAY CONTEST CATEGORIES

BEST BLACK AND GREY ALL SIZES TATTOO [FRESH TATTOO FROM THE SHOW ONLY]

BEST COLOR ALL SIZES TATTOO [FRESH TATTOO FROM THE SHOW ONLY]

BEST OF THE DAY BEST OF SHOW

(If you did not win Tattoo of the Day you can not enter for Best of Show. Only winners from Best of Show or new tattoos done during Ink Mania can enter the Best of Show)