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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.

3

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

Categories coming soon! 

SATURDAY CONTESTS

Categories coming soon! 

SUNDAY CONTESTS

Categories coming soon! 

Saferly Products

Recovery Prizes

A Pound of Flesh Products

World Famous Ink Sets

Cash Prizes

Ghost Tattoo Co Products

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

JOIN US FOR SUMMER FEST

JUNE 20-22

CHARLOTTE, NC

26 - 28 JANUARY, CHARLOTTE, NC

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