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TATTOO CONTEST

Step into the inked arena of the Pop Culture Tattoo Con's tattoo contests. This is creative competition is a place where skin becomes the canvas for a showdown more intense than a superhero debate, as artists battle to create the next iconic masterpiece that would make Jack Kirby smile from the Fourth World.

Pop Cult Con features dozens of contests across 20+ tattoo categories including themed categories focusing on Pop Culture!

CONTEST GUIDELINES

  • You must be present 10 minutes before the category judging starts.

  • No refunds for contestants who do not show up for the contest. 

  • Tattoos must be entered in the correct category to compete.

  • You may only enter 3 categories per day.

  • Tattoos must be complete to enter.

  • Tattoos will be measured to decide the correct category it belongs in.

  • Black & Grey tattoos may have only a 10% accenting color.

  • Only pieces done at the show are eligible for entry into the “Tattoo of the Day" and "Best of Show"

  • Tattoos done by a judge may not enter the contests for judging.

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DAY EVENT

150k+

HAPPY VISITORS

400+

TATTOO ARTISTS

50+

VENDORS

30+

INDUSTRY AWARDS

3

DAY EVENT

150k+

HAPPY VISITORS

400+

TATTOO ARTISTS

50+

VENDORS

FRIDAY CONTESTS

6:00 PM - Heroes and Villains

6:25 PM - Video Game 

6:50 PM - Anime 

7:15 PM - Small B&G / Blackwork

7:40 PM - Large B&G / Blackwork

8:05 PM - Beginner (1-3 years)

8:30 PM - Small Color

8:55 PM - Large Color

9:20 PM - Best of Day 

SATURDAY CONTESTS

5:30 PM - Movie

6:00 PM - Heroes and Villains

6:25 PM - Video Game 

6:50 PM - Anime 

7:15 PM - Small B&G / Blackwork

7:40 PM - Large B&G / Blackwork

8:05 PM - Beginner (1-3 years)

8:30 PM - Small Color

8:55 PM - Large Color

9:20 PM - Best of Day 

SUNDAY CONTESTS

4:00 PM - Heroes and Villains

4:25 PM - Video Game 

4:50 PM - Anime 

5:15 PM - Small B&G / Blackwork

5:40 PM - Large B&G / Blackwork

5:05 PM - Beginner (1-3 years)

6:30 PM - Small Color

6:55 PM - Large Color

7:20 PM - Best of Show 

Allegory Ink Products

Cash Prizes

Ghost Tattoo Co Products

Get to know the artist from Pop Cult Tattoo Con: Jan 2025

BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW

JAN 31 - FEB 2,

CHARLOTTE, NC

26 - 28 JANUARY, CHARLOTTE, NC

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