Event Info

Join us for the exciting Carnival of Ink Tattoo Convention at The St. Charles Convention Center, happening from May 30th to June 1st!

Hours of operation are noon - 10PM. Tickets are available for just $20.00 for a 1-day pass or $50.00 for a 3-day pass. Kids 12 and under can attend for free when accompanied by an adult.

Get a tattoo, enter your artwork in our tattoo contest, shop our artistic vendors, and watch sideshow performances!

Booth Info

Apply for a booth as an artist or vendor using the link below

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Award Catergories

$10.00 per entry. Client must be present for Judging.

Day 1 Awards

Best Small Color 

Best Small Black & Grey 

Best Small Black and Grey With Infused Color

Best Horror

Best Lettering

Best Fine Line

Best Watercolor

Tattoo of The Day 1* (must be started and finished same day)

Day 2 Awards

Best Medium Color

Best Medium Black & Grey

Best Medium Black and Grey with Infused Color

Best Chest Piece

Best Back Piece

Best Arm Sleeve

Best Leg Sleeve

Best Mandala

Best Hand Tattoo

Best Neck Tattoo

Tattoo of The Day 2* ( must be started and finished same day )

Day 3 Awards

Best Large Color 

Best Large Black & Grey 

Best Large B&G With Infused Color

Best Cover-up

Best Collab

Best Color Portrait

Best Black & Grey Portrait

Best Animation

Best Free Hand*

Best Geometric

Best Over All Female

Best Over All Male

Best Traditional 

Best Neo-Traditional

Tattoo of The Day 3* ( must be started and finished same day )

Russell James Best In Show*

Restrictions

*must be done at the Event. 

Small Categories: 6x6 & Smaller

Medium Categories: 6x6-12x12

Large Categories: 12x12 & Larger

Artist & Vendor Info

Load in times: Thursday May 29th 5-7pm, and Friday May 30th 8am-10am

State Inspection Starts at 10am

Open to the Public at Noon