Tattoo Competition
Anyone can enter into the Tattoo Competition, however, the tattoo must fit into the category of which it is entered. The entry fee is $15 per tattoo/per category.
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To qualify for Best Tattoo of The Day, Best Tattoo of the Show, and Ink The Island Best Of The Best the tattoos must be started and finished during the Convention. All other tattoos may be healed or fresh.
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The deadline to submit a tattoo is 30 minutes prior to judging beginning for that category. There is no limits of entries.
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Awards will be given out to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place in each category. Awards will be given out to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th place in Tattoo of The Day and Best In Show!
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If you are interested in judging, please complete the application form, under the APPLICATIONS tab, and include that you are interested in judging. Our team will reach out to you!
Cash Prizes
The cash prizes will be paid only and directly to the winning artist. The cash prize categories are for FRESH tattoos only!
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The prizes are as follows:
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Best of Day (color, black & grey, palm tree) -
1st place winners - $350
2nd place winners - $250
3rd place winners - $150
4th place winners - $75
5th place winners - $50
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Best Of Show Specific Categories (color, black & grey, palm tree) -
1st place winners - $800
2nd place winners - $500
3rd place winners - $300
4th place winners - $100
5th place winners - $75
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Best of Show Overall -
1st place winner - $6,000
2nd place winner - $3,000
3rd place winner - $2,000
4th place winner - $1,000
5th place winner - $500
Friday, November 6th, 2026
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Sunday, November 8th, 2026
