Compete for Glory

Award Schedule

Showcase your finest work and compete against the best in the game.

Friday July 31

Hall Hours: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM

9:30 PMCompetitions
Best Black & Grey Tattoo - Healed (Small | Medium | Large)
American Traditional
Best Color Tattoo - Healed (Small | Medium | Large)
10:00 PMCompetitions
Tattoo of the Day – Color
Tattoo of the Day – B/G

Saturday August 1

Hall Hours: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

5:00 PMCompetitions
Best Sleeve (Color | B/G)
Best Back Piece
Best Chest Piece
Best Leg Sleeve
Most Unusual
Best Asian
Best Black Work
Best Color Infused B/G
Best Overall Male
Best Overall Female
Best Neotraditional
Best Geometric
Best Anime
Best Surrealism
Best Realism
10:00 PMCompetitions
Tattoo of the Day – Color
Tattoo of the Day – B/G

Sunday August 2

Hall Hours: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

4:00 PMCompetitions
Best Color Tattoo (Small | Medium | Large)
Best Black & Grey Tattoo (Small | Medium | Large)
Best Cover-Up
Best Portrait (Color)
Best Portrait (B/G)
Best Hand Tattoo
Best Neck Tattoo
Best Lettering
Best Maryland Tattoo
Art Competition
7:00 PMCompetitions
Tattoo of the Day – Color
Tattoo of the Day – B/G
Best of Show
TBDCompetitions
Best Micro Tattoo

Rules & Information

  • • Friday competitions are healed tattoos only. The artist does not have to be attending.
  • • Saturday & Sunday competitions: the artist must be present and attending. Tattoos can be healed or fresh.
  • • Both the artist and client will receive 1st and 2nd place awards in each category.
  • • Tattoo of the Day and Best of Show entries must be completed at the show on the day they are entered.
  • • Each artist may enter multiple categories.
  • • Registration for judging must be completed 30 minutes before category judging time.
  • • Judges' decisions are final.