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2008Dates: APRIL 25-27 2008
Event: Laughlin Tattoo Convention
Location: Laughlin, Nevada
Country: USA
Reservations: Contact us for info
Contact Information: dermalknowledge@yahoo.com or dermalknowledge@gmail.com
Website: www.dermalknowledgeproductions.net
Notes: Dermal knowledge productions presents the Laughlin Tattoo Convention - we have Live bands, full bar, tattoo contest, just to much to put down on here. E- mail us For a packet of info for artist or vendors...act now only a few booths left. Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of the Laughlin tattoo convention.
Dates: APRIL 26 & 27, 2008
Event: 4th ANNUAL FRESNO TATTOO EXPO
Location: Fresno, Ca
Contact Information: 661-827-9302
Website: www.centralvalleytattoo.com
Notes: 4th ANNUAL FRESNO TATTOO EXPO APRIL 26 & 27, 2008 @ THE FRESNO CONVENTION CENTER Over 70 Artists from around the country. Daily Tattoo Contest, Music, Custom Cars & Bikes & a Full Bar
Dates: may 2,3&4 2008
Event: rich city tattoo expo
Location: richmond ky.
Reservations: red roof inn 859 625 0084
Contact Information: tattoos down under 859 302 4747
Website: http://www.tattoos down under.com
Notes: we will have artists and body piercers from all over. also there will be car and bike show. tattoo competition. music and a good time for every body.
Dates: May 2-4, 2008
Event: Body Art Expo
Location: DENVER , CO
Country: USA
Contact Information: 626-961-6522
Website: http://www.bodyartexpo.com
Notes: The World Famous BODY ART EXPO is returning to the DENVER MERCHANDISING MART,, in DENVER COLORADO!!
Dates: May 11th 2008
Event: CARNIVAL of SKIN
Location: Beban Park Auditorium, Nanaimo BC
Country: Canada
Reservations: Departure bay hotel 250.756.6678
Contact Information: krissi-steele 250.714.0096
Website: www.myspace.com/vitattooexpo
Notes: 1st EVER Vancouver Island Tattoo Expo & Art Contest~CARNIVAL of SKIN A massive one day show. Including 35 tattooists, body piercing, henna, temporary tattoos, vendors, bikes, entertainment, beer garden & more! Tickets only $10 NO MINORS.
Dates: May 16-18, 2008
Event: Hell City Tattoo Festival
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Website: www.hellcitytattoofest.com
Dates: May 16-18, 2008
Event: Skin Art Expo
Location: Glendale, AZ
Country: USA
Reservations: contact us for info.
Contact Information: gclarkson@highcaliberevents.com
Website: www.skinartexpo.com
Notes: This will be the biggest tattoo and piercing expo in the world. The show will be held in the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ. Over 150,000sf of exhibit space, filled with tattoo artists, vendors and enthusiasts. Booths are currently on sale and tickets go on sale 1/1/08. Visit www.skinartexpo.com or call (877) 255-6072 for all the show information.
Dates: 16-18.May 2008
Event: 10th INTERNATIONAL TATTOO CONVENTION PRAGUE
Location: SPORT HALL SLAVIA PRAGUE, street VLADIVOSTOCKA 10 , PRAGUE
Country: CZECH REPUBLIC - PRAGUE
Reservations: alberton@netway.cz HOTEL SLAVIA
Contact Information: redandwhite@volny.cz
Website: www.tattoo-convention.cz
Dates: May 16, 17, 18, 2008
Event: 11th Annual New York City Tattoo Convention
Location: New York City
Contact Information: nyctattoonyc@optonline.net
Website: www.nyctattooconvention.com
Notes: May 16th, 17th, & 18th 2008 is the 11th annual New York City Tattoo Convention at the Roseland Ballroom which will feature over eighty tattoo artists from around the world as well as piercing professionals and cool merchandise vendors. You definitely won't want to miss this year's show and the always exciting, alternative Sideshow Acts and Tattoo Contests. Be a part of tattoo history! All ages are welcome to attend. For more information visit us at www.nyctattooconvention.com or www.myspace.com/nyctattooconvention.com
Dates: may 16-18 2008
Event: Lilac city tattoo expo
Location: Spokane convention center
Reservations: Rid Path Hotel, Spokane WA
Contact Information: hivetat2@msn.com
Website: www.lilaccitytattooexpo.com
Notes: Tattooing, Piercing, contest, art auction to benefit the boys and girls club, Art Fusion, side show entertainment. And much more.
Dates: may 16-18 2008
Event: 2nd jimmywongtattoo world tattoo art festival
Location: pattaya(Bali-Hi Pier)
Country: thailand
Reservations: Manita Boutique Hotel
Contact Information: joy 66-84-757-8291 n 66-81-133-1241
Website: http://jimmywongtattoo.com
Dates: JUNE 7 & 8, 2008
Event: 2ND ANNUAL AUGUSTA TATTOO EXPO
Location: Augusta Georgia
Country: United States
Reservations: Marriott Hotel 706 722-8900
Contact Information: 661-827-9302
Website: www.centralvalleytattoo.com
Notes: 2nd Annual Augusta Tattoo Expo June 7 & 8, 2008 @ the James Brown Center Over 60 artists from all over, Daily Tattoo Contest, Music, Custom Cars & Bikes, Food & Full Bar
Dates: June7-8 2008
Event: 2nd annual Augusta Expo
Location: Augusta GA
Reservations: Marriott
Contact Information: Jack Overstreet jr
Website: www.centralvalleytattoo.com
Notes: please send reminder at show time or events callendar jack overstreet jr., 1665 Hwy. 1 North Swainsboro GA. 30401 478-237-4673 Thanks
Dates: JUNE 1-14-15 2008
Event: 8TH VALENCIA TATTOO CONVENTION
Location: VALENCIA
Country: SPAIN
Contact Information: convencionvalencia@hotmail.com
Website: www.valenciatattooconvention.com
Dates: June 13, 14 & 15
Event: All American Tattoo Festival
Location: Sacramento Convention Center 1301 J St., Sacramento, CA
Country: USA
Contact Information: mrcfbd@yahoo.com
Website: http://allamertatfest.com
Notes: Budweiser presents Forever Tattoo's Seventh Annual All American Tattoo Festival. The 2008 show features many top artists from all over the world. Spain, Italy, The UK, Canada, Japan, The Canary Islands, Belgium, Holland and the United States will be well represented at this year's show. The Festival will be held at the Sacramento Convention Center, 1301 "J" Street, Hall "C" in Sacramento, California. The dates for the 2008 show are June 13th, 14th and 15th. The hours will be Friday from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. There will be tattooing, tattoo contests, vendors, a Tattoo art show and entertainment by the worlds most tattooed man, Lucky Diamond Rich. For more information see our web site: www.allamertatfest.com or call 530-626-8383. $15 per day or $30 for a 3 day pass, 12 and under are free, and must be accompanied by an adult.
Dates: June 27,28,29 2008
Event: 9th midleton tattoo show
Location: Midleton rugby club
Country: Ireland
Contact Information: ,a href="mailto:denisdennehy11@hotmail.com">denisdennehy11@hotmail.com
Website: www.myspace.com/midletontattoo
Dates: July 11-13 2008
Event: Live Free Or Die Tattoo Expo
Location: Radisson Hotel Manchester, NH 03101
Reservations: 888-201-1718 www.radisson.com/manchesternh
Contact Information: (603) 413-5318 John or Grace
Website: www.livefreeordietattoo.com Notes: Welcome to the 2008 Live Free Or Die Tattoo Expo site. We would first like to thank everyone who participated in last year's event , it was a great success!! For the upcoming year of 2008 the expo will be held for 3 days instead of 2! The dates will be July 11th, 12th and 13th. This event is a family event for everyone of all ages! Children under the age of 16 will be allowed in for free!! There is going to be vendors and artists from all over the country with plenty for anyone from any walk of life. The website will be updated daily with new Tattoo Artists and Vendors that are going to be joining the Live Free Or Die Tattoo Family. Also for any updates or news letters join or mailing list. Any question please feel free to write an email to Info@livefreeordietattoo.com or call (603)413-5318
Dates: July 18-20, 2008
Event: Body Art Expo
Location: Pomona , CA
Country: USA
Contact Information: 626-961-6522
Website: www.bodyartexpo.com
Notes: The return of the World Famous BODY ART EXPO to POMONA FAIRGROUNDS!! This was the one that started it all!!!!
Dates: July 25th- 27th 2008
Event: The Des Moines Tattoo Festival
Location: Des Moines, IA
Country: USA
Reservations: Embassy Suites Downtown: 515-244-1700
Contact Information: atlasirons@yahoo.com
Website: www.dsmtattoofestival.com
Dates: June 27-29, 2008
Event: Body Art Expo
Location: CHICAGO , ILL
Country: USA
Contact Information: 626-961-6522
Website: www.bodyartexpo.com
Notes: The World Famous BODY ART EXPO is coming to NAVY PIER, in CHICAGO ILL!! Come see what they are ALL talking about!!!
Dates: August 8th, 9th, and 10th 2008
Event: 3rd Annual OKC Tattoo Convention
Location: Oklahoma City, Ok
Reservations: Biltmore Hotel 405-947-7681
Contact Information: firstamendmenttattoo@gmail.com
Website: www.okctattooconvention.com
Notes: Fatco presents the 3rd Annual OKC Tattoo Convention. For booking information you may call 405-245-8787 or email to firstamendmenttattoo@gmail.com Admission is $15 per day or $30 for weekend passes. Children 12 and under get in free.
Dates: 22.-24.08.2008
Event: 2nd Styrian Tattoo & Hotrod-Show
Location: forumKloster Gleisdorf
Country: Austria
Reservations: Hotel Ochensberger
Contact Information: info@styriantattooshow
Website: www.styriantattooshow.com
Notes: 2nd Styrian Tattoo & Hotrod-Show 22.-24. August 2008 Location: forumKloster Gleisdorf, Austria Organizer:Andy & Yvonne from Mystery touch Tattoo Artists: Mario Barth, Robert Hernandez, Aaron Bell, Bernie Luther, Nikkuhori, Benjamin Moss, Liorcifer, Errol from Inkstitution, Eddie from Borneo Ink, Vatea, and many more Big Hotrod-Show and Speedrace
Dates: SEPTEMBER 5-6-7 2008
Event: 2 ND CASTELLON TATTOO CONVENTION
Location: CASTELLON
Country: SPAIN
Contact Information: castellontattoo@hotmail.com
Website: www.castellontattooconvention.com
Dates: September 12-14, 2008
Event: Jacksonville Tattoo Convention
Location: Wyndham Riverwalk
Country: US
Reservations: 904-396-5100
Contact Information: daughertyjack@hotmail.com
Website: www.conventionpros.com
Notes: 4th annual Jacksonville Tattoo Convention. Great times for everyone!!
Dates: Sept. 19th- 21st, 2008
Event: Denver Tattoo Convention
Location: Denver, Colorado
Reservations: Adam's Mark Hotel Phone #1-800-444-ADAM
Contact Information: Chris & Krisha J'ToT Phone# 1-720-427-7691
Website: www.denvertattooconvention.com
Notes: Join us in the heart of downtown Denver, Colorado for a professional and artistic experience. Music-Tattooing-Piercing-Jewelry-Art Gallery-Tattoo Merch.- And More... Sept. 19th- 21st, 2008 Adam's Mark Hotel 1550 Court Pl. Denver, CO 80202
Dates: September 19,20 & 21 2008
Event: Idaho Tattoo Expo The Ink Within
Location: Expo Idaho 5610 Glenwood
Country: United States
Reservations: Check Web Site
Contact Information: Brian 1-208-283-5657
Website: www.idahotattooexpo.com
Notes: Three Slam Packed Days of Tattooing, Piercing, Music, live entertainment including Midget wrestling - see more at www.microwrestling.com - more info to be announced on web site. This year a portion or the door fee will go directly back to the artists and venders. This will make it more affordable for you out of staters to come in for a killer show. Make $ Tattooing and Make $ for everey person that goes through the doors. All we ask is that you tell evereyone you know that you will be at The Idaho Tattoo Expo through myspace and Inked nation. For More Info Call contact # above
Dates: Sep 27-28 2008
Event: ASSEN tattoo convention
Location: Assen
Country: Nederland
Reservations: see convention site
Contact Information: via convention site
Website: www.tattooconventieassen.nl
Dates: 3-4 October 2008
Event: The IVth ANNUAL Lviv International TATTOO CONVENTION
Location: Lviv, Ukraine, Recreation park it. B.Khmelnitskogo, "Romantic"
Country: Ukraine
Contact Information: gipertattoo@ukr.net
Website: www.gipertattoo.lviv.ua
Notes: The IVth ANNUAL Lviv International TATTOO CONVENTION "GIPER TATTOO". 3-4 October 2008, Lviv, Ukraine
Dates: October 3-5, 2008
Event: Milwaukee beer City Tattoo Convention
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Reservations: Wyndham Milwaukee Airport & Convention Center
Contact Information: 800.541.8239
Website: www.tattooedkingpin.com
Notes: October 3-5 Milwaukee Beer City Tattoo Convention. Milwaukee, WI at the Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel & Convention Center. Hotel Res.(800)558.3862 (mention the Milwaukee Tattoo Arts Convention). Info: ph- (800)541.8239 or go to www.tattooedkingpin.com
Beer City Convention
Dates: October 16, 17, 18, and 19, 2008
Event: Dragon Edong 2ND Saipan International Tatu & Arts Festival 2008
Location: Pacific Islands Club
Country: Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Website: www.saipantatufest.com
Dates: October 18 & 19, 2008
Event: Evian tattoo show
Location: Evian les Bains
Country: France
Contact Information: evian@tattoo-passion.com
Website: www.evantattoo.com
Notes: International tattoo convention - Evian is located in France, near Switzerland, Germany and Italy. About 80 famous artists will be there : you'll find details and informations on our website. This event is created by Tattoo Passion, first bodyart e-zine in France.
Dates: OCTOBER 18 & 19, 2008
Event: 5th ANNUAL BAKERSFIELD TATTOO EXPO
Location: Bakersfield, Ca
Country: United States
Reservations: Holiday Inn Select (661) 323-1900
Contact Information: 661-827-9302
Website: www.centralvalleytattoo.com
Notes: 5th ANNUAL BAKERSFIELD TATTOO EXPO OCTOBER 18 & 19, 2008 @ the RABOBANK CONVENTION CENTER Over 70 Artists from around the country. Daily Tattoo Contest, Music, Custom Cars & Bikes & a Full Bar
Dates: October 23-26, 2008
Event: Paradise Tattoo Gathering
Location: Jiminy Peak Resort, Hancock, MA
Country: USA
Reservations: Call (413) 738-5500
Contact Information: 413.527.6574
Website: www.tattoogathering.com
Notes: Hosted by TattooNOW and Neuma Tattoo Machines
Dates: Oct. 31, Nov. 1 & 2 2008
Event: Maniac Madness Tattoo Expo
Location: Portland Maine
Country: United States
Reservations: Howard Johnson #207-774-5861
Contact Information: Pins and Needles Tattoo #207-774-8282
Notes: For Artist and Vender info e mail tat2u8282@yahoo.com
Dates: October 31-November 2, 2008
Event: 16th Annual Meeting of the Marked
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States
Reservations: Radisson Hotel Greentree -412-922-8400
Contact Information: 412-531-5319 or tazinger@comcast.net
Website: http://meetingofthemarked.com
Dates: November 14-16, 2008
Event: Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention
Location: Chicago, IL
Reservations: Hyatt Regency Chicago
Contact Information: 800.541.8239
Website: www.tattooedkingpin.com
Notes: November 14-16 Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention. Chicago, IL at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Hotel res.-(312)565.1234 (mention the Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention). Info: (800)541.8239 or go to www.tattooedkingpin.com
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Dates: NOVEMBER 21-23, 2008
Event: 4TH ANNUAL GREATER KENTUCKY TATTOO & PIERCING EXPO
Location: MARRIOTT LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN 280 WEST JEFFERSON LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Reservations: 502-627-5045 OR WWW.MARRIOTT.COM
Contact Information: SARA AT 859-327-6148 OR 859-881-5353 OR kytattooexpo@yahoo.com
Website: www.castleofcolor.com
Dates: JAN 15 - 18 2009
Event: 14th Annual International Marked For Life Female Tattoo Artist Expo
Location: Sheridan Hotel & Conference Center
Country: Orlando Florida USA
Reservations: 407-859=2711
Contact Information: Deana Lippens 407-568-9200
Website: http://deanaskinart.com
Notes: New hotel, back in Orlando by the airport, Free shuttle.
Dates: March 5, 6, 7, 2009
Event: The Hatter Remain's 1st Reunion
Location: The Merry Manor, Portland Maine
Country: USA
Reservations: 207-774-6151
Contact Information: Deana Lippens @ 407-568-9200
Website: http://deanaskinart.com
Notes: A toast to Lou Robbins for putting on the Mad Hatter's Tea Party for 20 years, The 1st Reunion is a FREE tattooing party, several of it's past artist will be tattooing for 3 days, The hotel will be offering a $69.00 room rate if you come stay for the weekend.
Dates: March 13-15, 2009
Event: 7th Annual Lady Luck Tattoo Arts Expo
Location: Reno, Nevada
Country: United States
Reservations: Circus Circus Hotel & Casino - 866-447-7728
Contact Information: 412-531-5319 or tazinger@comcast.net
Website: http://ladylucktattooexpo.com
Dates: May 2-3 2009
Event: Tiger Rose Tattoo Festival
Location: Santa Maria Fairpark Santa Maria, Ca
Country: USA
Reservations: Santa Maria Inn (805) 928-7777
Contact Information: info@tigerrosetattoofestival.com
Website: www.tigerrosetattoofestival.com or www.myspace.com/tigerrosetattoo
Notes: Tiger Rose Tattoo Presents The Central Coast Tattoo Festival in Santa Maria, Ca. Cinco de Mayo weekend May 2-3 2009. This will be an event for tattoo artists thrown by local tattoo artists. All are welcome to join us for Tattooing, Music, custom cars, bikes, daily contests, beautiful weather and more. For Artist and Vendor info e-mail info@tigerrosetattoofestival.com
