Friday, March 20

Tattoo of the Day

Saturday, March 21

Best Small Color

Best Medium Color

Best Large Color

Best Small Black & Gray

Best Medium Black & Gray

Best Large Black & Gray

Best Traditional

Best New School

Best Asian

Best Floral

Tattoo of the Day

Sunday, March 22

Best Color Sleeve

Best Black & Gray Sleeve

Best Color Full Back

Best Black & Gray Full Back

Best Portrait

Best Cover-up

(before photo required)

Best Piercing in a Tattoo

Best Overall Male Piercing

Best Overall Female Piercing

Best of Show Piercing

Tattoo of the Day

Best of Show

Artists Choice Award

Contest Rules & Regulations



There is an entry fee of $10.00 per person,  per contest entry. 



Any individual may enter any contest providing the tattoo fits into the category chosen.



Contest registration forms will be distributed at the ticket counter prior to competitions.

Upon registering: contestants will be given an entry card  to complete with their name and 

category. Contestants must have said entry card in order to be judged. 



No individual may enter more than two contests, with the exception of Best of Show.



Each contest is limited to twenty contestants.

 

Must be present 15 minutes prior to competing.



Tattoo of the Day MUST have been completed  at the expo on the day of the contest.



There will be no refunds for registrants who do not attend the contest (times to be announced at the Festival). 



Finalists and winners will be announced during each day's  Awards Ceremony on the Tattoo Contest Stage. 



Tattoo Of The Day: You must have your tattoo done by an attending 

Massachusetts Tattoo & Art Festival Tattoo Artist, that day of the festival.



Best Tattoo Of The Day tattoos must be

 properly cleaned up and presentable (not seeping or bleeding).



Best Cover-up Tattoo:  

You must have a before photo to enter contest.



Small Tattoo = 6” or less

Large Tattoo = 6” or more

Back Piece = entire back 



No complete disrobing during judging.  

This rule is nonnegotiable and is not up for discussion.