Dates: October 17th – 19th, 2025
Theme: Halloween / La Catrina
Step up and show out — Here’s everything you need to know:
All tattoo contest registration is done in person at the front lobby on the day of the show.
You can also register at the left side of the main stage prior to the start of each competition.
Registration Fee:
- $15 per category (non-refundable)
- $30 for Tattoo of the Day & Best of Show (non-refundable)
Tattoos may be healed or fresh — both are welcome. No bloody tattoos. Entries must be clean and ready for judging. Please do not tell the judges who your artist is. Be present at least 30 minutes before your category starts.
No refunds.
Winners will be announced on stage and featured across our platforms.
Friday Contest Schedule
Category Contest: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Best of the Day Registration: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Best of the Day: 10:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday Contest Categories
Best Horror Fine Art (Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor all types of medium) Original artwork must be there 1st – 2nd place
Best Horror Flash designs 1st – 2nd place
Best Spooky Traditional Tattoo (Solid lines, Saturation Colors) 1st – 2nd place
Best Illustrative Horror / Spooky 1st – 2nd place
Best ” Off – Limits Tattoo (Face, Hands, Neck ) ( Bold Spots Done Right) 1st – 2nd place
Best Bloody Tattoo 1st – 2nd place
Best Black & Grey Infused with Color Tattoo 1st – 2nd place
Best Dark Canvas Color Tattoo (You need to have a melanin-rich skin) 1st – 2nd place
Best Dark Canvas Black & Grey Tattoo (You need to have a melanin-rich skin) 1st – 2nd place
Best Blackwork tattoo (Any style that is full black ink only, Heavy Lines) 1st – 2nd place
Best Oriental Tattoo 1st – 2nd place
Best Horror Realism Tattoo
Best Of The Day Color Tattoo
Best Of The Day Black & Grey Tattoo
Saturday Contest Schedule
Category Contest: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Best of the Day Registration: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Best of the Day: 10:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday Contest Categories
Best Realism Tattoo
Best Surrealism tattoo
Best Horror Realism Tattoo 1st – 2nd place
Best La Catrina – Day Of The Dead inspired piece Tattoo 1st – 2nd place
Best Undead Pin-Up / Anime Tattoo (Retro pin-up reimagined as Zombies, Vampire, or Ghostly Vixens) 1st – 2nd place
Best Horror / Haunted Scenery (Any Style) 1st – 2nd place (NOT A REALISM TATTOO)
Best Zombie Tattoo (Any Style) 1st – 2nd place
Best Calavera / Skull Tattoo (Any Style) 1st – 2nd place
Best Spiritual / Symbolism Tattoo 1st – 2nd place
Best Dark Fantasy Tattoo (Any Style) 1st – 2nd place
Best Horror Movie Character Tattoo (Any Style) 1st – 2nd place
Best Duality Theme Tattoo (Life Vs Death, beauty vs Decay) 1st – 2nd place
Best Ghost Style Tattoo (Any Style) 1st – 2nd place
Best Gothic Tattoo (Any Style) 1st – 2nd place
Best Rib Tattoo 1st – 2nd place
Best Arm / Leg Sleeve Tattoo 1st – 2nd place
Best Back Piece Tattoo 1st – 2nd place
Best Chest Piece Tattoo 1st – 2nd place
Best Butt Tattoo (Any Style) 1st – 2nd place
Best Palm / Under Foot Tattoo (Any Style) 1st – 2nd place
Best Animal Portraits Tattoo 1st – 2nd place
Best Spectators Choice Tattoo (Any Style) 1st – 2nd place
Best Of The Day Color Tattoo
Best Of The Day Black & Grey Tattoo
Sunday Contest Schedule
Category Contest: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Best of the Day Registration: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Best of the Day: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Over all registration: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Overall contest: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Sunday Contest Categories
Best Small Black & Grey Tattoo (under 8×8) 1st – 2nd place
Best Medium Color Tattoo (8×8) 1st – 2nd place
Best Medium Black & Grey Tattoo (8×8) 1st – 2nd place
Best Large Color Tattoo (over 8×8) 1st – 2nd place
Best Large Black & Grey Tattoo (over 8×8) 1st – 2nd place
Best Dark Canvas Color Tattoo (You need to have a melanin-rich skin) 1st – 2nd place
Best Dark Canvas Black & Grey Tattoo (You need to have a melanin-rich skin) 1st – 2nd place
Best Dark Canvas Black & Grey With Color Tattoo (You need to have a melanin-rich skin) 1st – 2nd place
Best Collector Tattoo (Client with The most collection of tattoos arounds the body) Man/ Woman 1st – 2nd place
Judges ‘ WTF Favorite Tattoo (Anything Goes – Most weird, and unforgettable pieces of the weekend) Each Judges will pick a winner
Best Of The Day Color Tattoo
Best Of The Day Black & Grey Tattoo
Best Of Show Tattoo