Seattle Tattoo Expo makes it possible to have access to the very best tattoo artists in the world right in your backyard for one weekend each year. By invite only, you will find such sought-after artists as Jeff Cornell (Hidden Hand Tattoo, Seattle); VyVyn Lazonga (Madame Lazonga’s Tattoo, Seattle), Shotsie Gorman, Tony Hundahl and Donnie Kizzee (Rock of Ages), reality TV tattooist Big Gus (Big Gus Ink), and dozens more. Find the full list of artists here:
SeattleTattooExpo.com/artistsLIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Expect live music throughout the full weekend, featuring performances from Caitlin Sherman, Alicia Amiri, and DJ Hellbound.
The Expo will also feature daily tattoo contests like “Best Portrait,” “Worst Tattoo,” and “Best of Show” judged by notables from the tattoo community, as well as burlesque performance and live comedy from Chris Mejla.
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The Expo features a seminar with tattooist Damon Conklin and tattooist Shotsie Gorman. The popular Vendor Village returns for shopping and attendees can plan to eat and drink on-site as a Beer Garden and a variety of food and beverage options will be available for purchase as well.
FULL EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday August 16
(2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
2:00 PM Doors
3:30 PM Contest: Small Color
4:00 PM Music: DJ Hellbound
5:00 PM Contest: American Traditional
6:00 PM Contest: Small Black and Gray
7:00 PM Burlesque
8:00 PM Music: Caitlin Sherman
9:00 PM Contest: Best of Show
Saturday, August 17
(12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
12:00 PM Doors
2:00 PM Contest: Portrait
3:15 PM Burlesque
4:00 PM Music: DJ Hellbound
5:00 PM Contest: Worst Tattoo
6:00 PM Comedy: Chris Mejla
7:00 PM Contest: Best Body Suit
8:00 PM Live Music
9:00 PM Contest: Best of Show
Sunday, August 18
(12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
12:00 PM Doors
1:30 PM Contest: Large Black & Gray
2:15 PM Burlesque
3:00 PM Contest: Large Color
4:15 PM Music: Alicia Amiri
5:00 PM Contest: Sleeve
6:00 PM Live Music
7:00 PM Contest: Best of Show
TICKETS:
$20-$50 – ON SALE NOW
$20 – day pass (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday)
$50 – full weekend pass (Friday through Sunday)
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