Tattoo City Convention

Join us at the Tattoo City Tattoo Convention, August 9-11, 2024, at The Dort Event Center in Flint, Michigan! Tattoo collectors and fans can experience live tattooing by 200 top artists, exciting contests, celebrity meet-and-greets, and family-friendly activities. Artists, piercers, and vendors are invited to apply for a booth to showcase their talents and products. Enjoy a weekend filled with art, shopping, entertainment, and community. Tickets are $25 daily or $60 for the weekend, with minors under 18 free with a paying adult (some rules apply). Secure your spot now and be part of this unforgettable event!

Apply Now to secure your booth and be part of this extraordinary event! Visit our booth application page for details . Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be at the heart of the tattoo world’s most exciting convention.

Apply Here for Booth Application

Tattoo Contest all weekend

The Apprentice Show Down

Ms. Tattoo City Experience

Mr. Tattoo City

Side Shows

Burlesque 

Live Painting

Beard & Mustache Contest

Pin Up Contest

The Kid's Zone

Kid's Temporary Tattoo Contest

Best of Show

Tattoo City's Kids Zone:

Face Painting: face painting artist can create colorful designs on children's faces. Kids can choose from various designs like butterflies, superheroes, animals, or their favorite cartoon characters.

Arts and Crafts Station: a craft area where kids can engage in various art activities. We encourage  them to create their own artwork. 

Temporary Tattoos: temporary tattoos/stickers of tattoo designs for kids to apply to their skin or personal belongings. This gives them a temporary tattoo experience without any permanent commitment.

Kids Temporary Tattoo Contest: Kids can compete in a temporary tattoo or sharpie tattoo contest 

Interactive Games: tattoo-themed scavenger hunts 

Coloring Contests: coloring contests where kids can showcase their artistic skills. We provide coloring sheets or tattoo-themed templates, and offer small prizes for the most creative or colorful entries.

The Apprentice Showdown:

All apprentices must sign up for the contest no less than 2 weeks before the event. Only apprentices of artists that are Tattoo City booth holders of the event are eligible.

No Apprentice Hazing Allowed

Schedule of Events:

11:00 am: Show Open

12:00 pm: Tattoo Contest Registration opens

1:30 pm: Apprentice Showdown

2:30 pm: Stage Event

3:30 pm: Beard and Mustache Contest

4:00 pm: PinUp Contest

4:30 pm: Mr. Tattoo City Mankini

5:00 pm: Saturday Daytime Tattoo Contests start

7:00 pm: Stage Event

7:30 pm: Stage Event

8:00 Best Booth award and apprectation

8:15 pm: Ms Tattoo City Semi-finals

9:00 pm: Stage Event

10:00 pm: Tattoo of the Day

11:00 pm: Show Close

Apprentice Showdown Schedule:

3:00 pm Apprentice Showdown intro

5:30 pm Apprentice Trivia

Click here to Register for Apprentice Showdown

Ms Tattoo City Beach Wear - Semi Finals:

8:15 pm on Main Stage:

Attire: Beachwear.

Description: This segment will be a semi-final round where Ms Tattoo City contestants will showcase their beachwear outfits that highlight their tattoos. Judges will evaluate based on confidence, style, fun and tattoo presentation.

Registration:

Online: $40 includes VIP access

In Person: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Contestants can register in person at the venue.

Click here to Sign Up for Ms Tattoo City Experience

4 pm Main Stage: Tattoo City Pin UP

Click here to Sign Up