CCTA - Conventional & Cosmetic Tattoo Association

3/14-3/16. The 1st Annual Tats & Art for a Cure Convention. Bakersfield, CA. Info: 661.414.7547 or go to tatsforacure.com

3/14-3/16. Inksplosion. Little Rock, Arkansas at the Statehouse Convention Center. Presented by Inkjunkys. Info: 501.328.3389, e-mail inkjunkys2@sbcglobal.net or visit www.ArkansasInksplosion.com. For Hotel Info Call 1.800.PEABODY and ask for Inksplosion special rates.

3/14-3/16. Massachusetts Tattoo and Art Festival. Worcester, Massachusetts at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 10 Lincoln Square Worcester, MA 01608. For more Info Call Irene 508.414.3203, e-mail to irene@zazaink.com or visit www.ZaZaInk.com

3/27-3/30. 9th Annual Tattoofest. Tampa, Florida at 4500 West Cypress Street. For more Info Call 888.837.1560, e-mail to tattoofest@aol.com or visit www.TattooFest.com.

 

3/28/3/30. Body Art Expo, COW PALACE - SAN FRANCISCO, CA
2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City, CA. 94104, visit http://www.bodyartexpo.com/MAIN.PHP

4/4-4/6. Arizona Tattoo Expo. Mesa, AZ at the Mesa Centennial Hall. Arizona’s largest tattoo show! Tattooing & Piercing, 150+ Artists, Seminars, Contests, Celebrity Judges, Side Shows, Art Gallery, Food & Spirits, More! Info: email- sage@aztattooexpo.com or sean@aztattooexpo.com or go to aztattooexpo.com.

4/4-4/6. I Love Tattoo—Taiwan International Tattoo Convention. Hengchun, Pingtung, Taiwan at the Kenting Youth Activity Center. Info: ph- 886-7-2217262, email-neo.pan@msa.hinet.net or go to www.ilovetattootaiwan.com.

 

4/4-4/6. Houston Ink Fest in Houston, TX at the Sheraton North

 

4/12-4/12. Ink & Iron Tattoo Convention & Custom Show, Birmingham, UK. Visit http://www.inkandiron.co.uk/index.php

4/12-4/13. 13th Annual Belfort Tattoo Convention. Belfort, France at the Hotel Atria. Info: ph- +336.66.02.80.89, email- btfamily@hotmail.fr or go to www.belforttattoofamily.com.

 

4/17-4/20. 29th Annual National Tattoo Association Convention. Reno, NV at the Peppermill Hotel. Tattooing, Contests, Seminars, Banquet, Info: www.nationaltattooassociation.com
18-20. Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention. Philadelphia, PA at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center. Hotel Res.: (215) 448-2000 (mention “PTA room block”). Info: (800) 541-8239 or go to www.tattooedkingpin.com.

 

4/18-4/20. Gold Coast Tattoo Expo. Miami, FL at the Miami Beach Convention Center. World Renowned Artists, Live Tattooing & Piercing, Custom & Vintage Cars, Hot Rods & Choppers, Entertainment, Unique Vendors, Contests & Awards. Info: ph- (561) 351-3612, email-
peter@standardevents.com or go to www.goldcoasttattooexpo.com.

 

4/18-4/20. Laughlin Tattoo Convention. Laughlin, NV at the Aquarius Casino. Info: ph- (808) 955-0323, email-dermalknowledge@gmail.com or go to www.dermalknowledgeproductions.com.

 

4/19-4/20. North Lakes International Tattoo Show. Cumbria, UK at the Shepherds Inn, Carlisle. Info: email- colinjohnfell@aol.com or go to www.mikestattooz.co.uk.

5/2-5/4. Body Art Expo. Denver, CO. Visit http://www.bodyartexpo.com/MAIN.PHP

 

5/16-5/18. 11th Annual New York City Tattoo Convention. New York, NY at the legendary Roseland Ballroom in the Heart of Times Square. International Artists, Sideshow Entertainment, Book Signings, Contests, Much More. Info: ph/fx- (212) 982-7700, or go to www.nyctattooconvention.com.

5/16-5/18. Hell City Tattoo Festival Hell City 6: The Respawn. Columbus, OH at the Hyatt Regency Downtown. International Artists, Competitions & Trophies, Freakshow, Fine Art, Hell City Sinema, Art Fusion. Info: email- durb@hellcitytattoofest.com or tony@hellcitytattoofest.com or go to www.hellcitytattoofest.com.

5/16-5/18. Lilac City Tattoo Expo. Spokane, WA. Info: go to www.lilaccityexpo.com.

5/16-5/18. Arizona Skin Art Expo. Glendale, AZ at the University of Phoenix Stadium. The Largest Skin Art Event in History. Live Bands, Tattoo Icon Appearances, Sideshows, Tattoo Contests, Giveaways. Info: ph- (877) 255-6072, email- gclarkson@highcaliberevents.com or go to www.skinartexpo.com.

 

6/13-6/15. 8th Annual Valencia Tattoo Convention. Valencia, Spain. Major International Tattooists, Piercing, Vendors, Shows, More. Info: email- convencionvalencia@hotmail.com or go to www.valenciatattooconvention.com.

6/13-6/15. 10th Annual Northern Ink Xposure. Toronto Tattoo Expo at The Hilton. Hotel Res.: (416) 869 3456. Info: dmcgrath@tattoos.com or stuk@tattoos.com or go to www.tattoos.com/nix.

6/27-6/29. Sin City Ink Fest, the largest international Las Vegas Tattoo Convention, go to http://ipcma.net/inkfest/tattoo_site/pages/exhibitors_sincity.php

 

6/27-6/29. Body Art Expo, Chicago, IL. Visit http://www.bodyartexpo.com/MAIN.PHP

 

7/25-7/26. 4th International Tattoo Convention. Stavanger, Norway. Tattooing & Piercing, Shows, Demos, Special Guest: Isobel Varley. Info: go to www.tattooconvention.no.

 

7/18-7/20. Body Art Expo Pomona, CA. Visit http://www.bodyartexpo.com/MAIN.PHP

 

8/1-8/3. Skin Deep’s Tattoo Jam. Cymru, Llandudno, North Wales, UK. Info: www.tattoojam.co.uk.

8/8-8/10. 3rd Annual Oklahoma Body Art Festival. Oklahoma City, OK at the Biltmore Hotel. Tattooing by world famous artists, performances by The Lizardman and Suicide Girls. Info: email-info@okbodyart.com or go to www.okbodyart.com.

 

9/5-9/7. 2nd Annual Castellon Tattoo Convention. Castellón, Spain at the Recinto La Pergola (Paseo Ribalta). Tattoo Contest, Fusion Art, Piercing, Distributors, Live Acts. Info: email- castellontattoo@hotmail.com or go to www.castellontattooconvention.com.

9/12-9/14. 2008 Jacksonville Tattoo Convention. Downtown Jacksonville, FL at the Wyndham Riverwalk. Tattooing, Seminars, Contests, Entertainment. Hotel Res.: (904) 395-5100. Info: email- daughertyjack@hotmail.com or go to www.conventionpros.com.

9/12-9/14. 6th Annual Art Tattoo Montreal. Montreal, Queb, Canada at the beautiful Gare Windsor. Info: (514) 525-2025, email- arttattoomontreal@hotmail.com or go to www.prosproduction.com.

 

9/19-9/21. Austin Ink Fest 2008 Tattoo Expo, go to http://ipcma.net/inkfest/tattoo_site/pages/exhibitors_austin.php

 

9/9-9/12. Wild Wild West Tattoo Expo. Tucson, Arizona at the Double Tree Hotel. Tattoo Contests, Seminars, Guest Speakers, Educational Classes and Visual Slide Shows. All ages are welcome to attend. Hotel Res.: (520) 881-4200. Info: ph- (520) 747-3340 or go to www.dennisdwyer.com.

9/18-9/19. Evian Tattoo Show. Evian les Bains, France at Palais des Congres, 80 worldwide tattoo artists, one of the biggest tattoo convention in France. Info: email-evian@tattoo-passion.com or go to www.eviantattoo.com.