Dates: FEB 5-7, 2010
Event: 2nd Annual Reunion "The Hatter Remains"
Location: Portland Maine
Country: US
Reservations: Best Western Merry Manor 207-774-6151
Contact Information: Deana Lippens @ Deana Skin Art Studio 407-567-9200
Website: http://deanaskinart.com
Notes: The 2nd Reunion celebrating 20 years of the Mad Hatters Tea Party which was produced By Lou Robbins, Make your reservations at the hotel and ask for our discount rates,special Entrance to this event will be ONLY $5.00 per day TO GET TATTOOED BY SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE ARTIST, Tattooing All The Way LIVE, up dates to be added to the web site, check it out.

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Dates: February 5th-7th 2010
Event: BALTIMORE TATTOO ARTS CONVENTION
Location: Sheraton Baltimore City Center
Country: United States
Reservations: 1-800-837-5182
Contact Information: tattooedkingpin@yahoo.com
Website: www.tattooedkingpin.com
Notes: BALTIMORE TATTOO ARTS CONVENTION February 5th, 6th, 7th 2010 at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel. Call 1-800-837-5182 for reservations, mention the tattoo convention for discounted room rates. Ticket prices $20 per day or $40 for the weekend. The Enigma, Live bands, suspension acts, burlesque show, tattoo contests, art gallery and live tattooing all weekend long with over 200 of the worlds best artists. Tickets sold only at show. For all other information please call 1-800-541-8239 or go to tattooedkingpin.com

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Dates: February 12-14 2010
Event: Salt Lake City International Tattoo Convention
Location: Salt Palace Convention Center, exhibit hall #4. SLC, UT
Country: USA
Reservations: See Website
Contact Information: See Website
Website: www.slctattoo.com

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Dates: 2/12 - 2/14, 2010
Event: Inked Hearts Valentine Tattoo Show
Location: Blue Lake California
Country: USA
Reservations: Blue Lake Casino and Hotel
Contact Information: Lisa Corral
Website: http://http://www.bluelakecasino.com/promotions/inkedhearts/
Notes: 1st time event in Beautiful Humboldt County California. Will be an annual event. Entertainment, contests and after parties, we are sure this will be a most exciting event.

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Dates: 2/19 - 2/21/2010
Event: MusInk
Location: Orange County CA
Country: USA
Reservations: Embassy Suites 714-248-3800
Contact Information: info@musink.org
Website: www.musink.org
Notes: musink has the best tattoo artist's with the best bands!! 1st annual musink tattoo and music convention at the dallas fairpark. april 9-11, 2010. admission $25, for booth space or more info please visit our website www.musink.org 2008 orange county convention: tattoo artists: jack rudy, nikko hurtada, kat von d, luke atchison, kore flatmo... bands: the used, tiger army, metal skool.... 2009 convention: tattoo artists: durb, oliver peck, toko hiro, baba, jeff gogue, kari barba.... 2009 bands: danzig, reverend horton heat, atryeu... along with hundreds of vendors, pro bmx and skateboard epxo's, contests, vip room, special events, celebrities,... just a lot of fun for all.

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Dates: Feb 19-21
Event: 3rd Annual Havasu Tattoo Show
Location: 100 Park Ave.Lake Havasu City, AZ. 86403
Country: USA
Reservations: 928-232-0145
Contact Information: events@havasutattooshow.com
Website: http://www.havasutattooshow.com
Notes: We're back again for year THREE!! Lake Havasu AZ's best and only must see tattoo convention hits 2010 early! Come join us for the usual debauchery of ink and bikinis commonly found at our shows, but now mixed with some of the best Burlesque has to offer! This year's mission is to beat this so called recession and lower booth costs and ticket prices while still bringing quality entertainment to vendors and attendees alike!

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Dates: 20-21 februari 2010
Event: Tattoo `n Roll Convention
Location: Stadion Galgenwaard Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: www.tattoots.nl
Notes: 20 en 21 februari 2010 de 5e Tattoo `n Roll Convention voor de eerste keer, 2 dagen lang tattoo en muziek geweld in stadion "Galgenwaard" Utrecht - Netherlands

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Dates: Feb. 26-28 2010
Event: Cigar City Tattoo Convention
Location: Tampa, FL
Country: United States
Contact Information: info@cigarcitytattooconvention.com
Notes: Second Annual Cigar City Tattoo Contest brought to you by Atomic Tattoos & Piercing and will be held in the historic Cuban Club in Ybor City!

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Dates: Feb. 26-28, 2010
Event: Bowling Green Tattoo Expo and Custom Motorcycle Show
Location: Sloan Convention Center, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Country: USA
Reservations: Holiday Inn University Plaza, 270-745-0088
Contact Information: 270-929-6320 or email blainpromo@yahoo.com
Website: www.tattoomcshow.com
Notes: First-ever Bowling Green Tattoo Expo and Custom Motorcycle Show. Bowling Green, KY at the Sloan Convention Center adjoining Holiday Inn University Plaza. Tattooing, contests, vendors, "Freak Shows", giveaways and more! A great opportunity for tattoo artists in a large university town at a highly advertised event! Hotel Res.: (270) 745-0088 (ask for special expo rates). Info: blainpromo@yahoo.com, www.tattoomcshow.com or call Barney Lain at 270-929-6320.

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Dates: Feb. 26th-28th 2010
Event: 15th annual Motor City Tattoo Expo
Location: Detroit Marriott/Renaissance Center Detroit Michigan
Country: USA
Reservations: 313 568-8000
Contact Information: 248 667-4065
Website: http://www.eternaltattoos.com

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Dates: March 6th & 7th 2010
Event: Manchester International Tattoo Show
Location: Manchester Central, Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Reservations: sam.harrison@h2-events.co.uk
Contact Information: info@manchestertattooshow.co.uk
Website: http://www.manchestertattooshow.co.uk
Notes: A fantastic 2 day event with artists form across the globe. Entertainment, vendors, competitions an much more.

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Dates: March 6 - 8, 2010
Event: Sydney Tattoo & Body Art Expo
Location: Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park
Country: Australia
Reservations: check expo website
Contact Information: mike@tattooexpo.com.au
Website: www.tattooexpo.com.au
Notes: 2nd Sydney Tattoo & Body Art Expo, 200 plus artists including 50 plus international, tattoo contests, tattoo art fusion, tattoo art gallery, Pin-up girl pageant, burlesque performers, fashion parades, live music, skate deck art auction, body painting, air park skateboard demos, lifestyle, clothing & jewellery retailers plus much more. Inaugural show March 09 attracted over 12,000 visitors.

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Dates: March 12-14, 2010
Event: 8th Annual Lady Luck Tattoo Arts Expo
Location: Reno, Nevada
Country: USA
Reservations: Circus Circus Hotel & Casino
Contact Information: MOM Productions - 412-531-5319 or tazinger@comcast.net
Website: http://ladylucktattooexpo.com
Notes: Dozens and dozens of top tattoo artists from around the world, seminars, contests, art gallery, flash and history exhibits... much more!

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Dates: March 12th, 13th, 14th 2010
Event: Leftys Cedar River Tattoo Expo
Location: Clarion Hotel Cedar Rapids IA
Country: USA
Reservations:
Contact Information: Lefty, 319-36-Lefty www.myspace.com/leftyscedarriverexpo
Website: http://www.cedarrapids-iowacity-tattoo.com
Notes: Iowa City's First tattoo Convention! Live Music and other entertainment, Art and Tattoo Contests. $10 per day $25 all weekend Opening Ceremony March 11th (Artist Only)

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Dates: March 19-21, 2010
Event: The Electric City Tattoo Convention
Location: Hilton Scranton & Conference Center 100 Adams Avenue Scranton, PA 18503
Country: United States
Reservations: For Convention Rate visit: Hilton.com
Contact Information: The Electric City Tattoo Gallery @ (570)343-5549 or Email @ electriccitytatcon@gmail.com
Website: electriccitytattooconvention.com
Notes: Welcome to the Electric City Tattoo Convention! The convention will be held in beautiful downtown Scranton Pennsylvania at the Hilton Scranton Hotel and Conference Center. www.myspace.com/electriccitytattycon

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Dates: March 19-21, 2010
Event: Massachusetts Tattoo & Art Festival
Location: Sturbridge MA
Country: USA
Reservations: Sturbridge Host Hotel 508-347-7393
Contact Information: Zaza Ink 508-835-6559
Website: www.zazaink.com
Notes: March 19-21, 2010 4th Massachusetts Tattoo & Art Festival Sturbridge, MA Sturbridge Host Hotel 508-347-7393 www.sturbridgehosthotel.com Info: www.zazaink.com Zaza Ink 508-835-6559

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Dates: March 25-28 2010
Event: phunk-n-Ink 2 Tattoo and Music Festival
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Country: United States
Reservations: Fort Wayne, Hilton downtown Fort Wayne 260-420-1100
Contact Information: phunknink@yahoo.com,260-456-8282-Jayson
Website: myspace/phunknink
Notes: This is the Phunk-n-Ink 2 Tattoo and Music Festival. A celebration of the arts, visual and performing. We had a blast last year!!! There was more going on at this convention than most. There is more than 20 bands and acts this year, music of every genre from rock to hip hop to country!!! Awards, seminars,vendors,art gallery and more!!!! Come join the fun!!!!!

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Dates: March 26th - 28th 2010
Event: PHILADELPHIA TATTOOED ARTS CONVENTION
Location: Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel
Country: United States
Reservations: 1-800-325-3535
Contact Information: tattooedkingpin@yahoo.com
Website: www.tattooedkingpin.com
Notes: PHILADELPHIA TATTOO ARTS CONVENTION March 26th, 27th, 28th 2010 at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel. Call 1-800-325-3535 for reservations, mention the tattoo convention for discounted room rates. Ticket prices $20 per day or $40 for the weekend. Tickets sold only at show. The Enigma, Live bands, suspension acts, burlesque show, tattoo contests, art gallery and live tattooing all weekend long with over 200 of the worlds best artists. For all other information please call 1-800-541-8239 or go to tattooedkingpin.com

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Dates: march 26-28, 2010
Event: Capital City Tattoo Arts Festival
Location: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States
Reservations: Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Contact Information: Luke Smith
Website: www.capitalcitytattooartsfestival.com
Notes: This is the Largest show in the State of North carolina there is over 200 booths but hand picked a list artist We would love to have you added to the list and come see this killer show

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Dates: March 26-28,2010
Event: I'm Addicted to InK tattoo Convention
Location: Russell Bazaar 1600 Clay st , Detroit,MI 48211
Country: United States
Reservations:
Contact Information: Detroitink2008@gmail.com
Website: http://www.whoisqunairjones.com

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Dates: 6 - 8 April
Event: Phuket tattoo Convention
Location: Jungceylon Patong Phuket
Country: Thailand
Reservations:
Contact Information: oddyxx@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.phukettattooconvention.com
Notes: The tattoo artist community of Phuket comes together for the first time to present; The 1st International Phuket Tattoo Convention 2010. Hosted at famous Patong Beach on the pearl of the Andaman, Phuket Island, this three day event is not to be missed by any tattoo lover, and will showcase talent from throughout Thailand, Asia and beyond. Take this opportunity to experience Thailand's tattoo culture and witness the fusion of Thai traditional 'bamboo' tattoo artistry and modern body art and modifications.

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Dates: April 09-11, 2010
Event: Immersed In Ink
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Country: USA
Reservations: Hyatt Regency
Contact Information: 512-363-6788
Website: www.immersedinink.com
Notes: Alternative Model Search - seeking cover models for Immersed In Ink Magazine. Graffiti Wall - Open to the public Live Tattooing * Sideshows * Suspension * And More!

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Dates: April 9-11, 2010
Event: 1st Annual MusInk Dallas
Location: Dallas, TX
Country: USA
Reservations:
Contact Information: info@musink.org
Website: http://musink.org
Notes: musink has the best tattoo artist's with the best bands!! 1st annual musink tattoo and music convention at the dallas fairpark. april 9-11, 2010. admission $25, for booth space or more info please visit our website www.musink.org 2008 orange county convention: tattoo artists: jack rudy, nikko hurtada, kat von d, luke atchison, kore flatmo... bands: the used, tiger army, metal skool.... 2009 convention: tattoo artists: durb, oliver peck, toko hiro, baba, jeff gogue, kari barba.... 2009 bands: danzig, reverend horton heat, atryeu... along with hundreds of vendors, pro bmx and skateboard epxo's, contests, vip room, special events, celebrities,... just a lot of fun for all.

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Dates: sunday 11th april 2010
Event: Ink & Iron Tattoo Convention
Location: Birmingham
Country: UK
Contact Information: info@inkandiron.co.uk
Website: www.inkandiron.co.uk
Notes: Ink & Iron is BACK for 2010 at : The Tower , Reservoir rd, Edgbaston,Birmingham,England. A great Days entertainment with usual trimmings. pre-sale tickets via website £15 or £18 on door. www.inkandiron.co.uk

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Dates: april 22 23 24 2010
Event: laughlin tattoo concention
Location: 1900 s casino dr. laughlin nv 89029
Country: us
Contact Information: call larry 808 699 0060
Website: www.dermalknowledgeproductions.net
Notes: The Convention takes place at the Aquarius Casino Resort located in Laughlin, NV along the Colorado River. It's happening during the annual Laughlin River Run, an already huge event. I know what your thinking "WOW" there's going to be a lot of people there. Yes, you are right there will be a lot of people and a lot going on. The show will offer a variety of bands playing throughout the event, performers, and other entertainment. Additionally but not limited to, tattoo contests sporadically through the three day event, full bar, and the lovely tattoo hostesses that will be making themselves known inside and outside the convention area. We have a very diverse lot of vendors with products and wears from across the country. Industry leading artists from around the globe. Not to mention the setting in the lavish AQUARIUS CASINO RESORT . Where one can find great food, a comfortable lounge with a full bar, an assortment of different games and tables to relax and test the odds. That's to start, keep updated here at www.dermalknowledgeproductions.net

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Dates: April 14th-18th 2010
Event: National Tattoo Convention
Location: Doubletree Seattle Airport Hotel
Country: USA
Reservations: call 206-246-8600 for discount use code:NTA
Contact Information: curt@nationaltattoo.com
Website: http://www.slavethetheneedle.com/ntashow
Notes: 5 days of seminars, parties, banquets, and contests. Seminars are free to all registered guests. Come get tattooed! Public welcome...

Dates: April 23-25th 2010
Event: 9th Annual Nashville Full Moon Tattoo & Horror Festival
Location: Nashville Airport Marriott, Nashville, Tennessee
Country: United States
Reservations: Nashville Airport Marriott, 615-889-9300
Contact Information: Ben Dixon
Website: www.fullmooninc.net
Notes: Two Huge Ballrooms of Tattooing, and Horror Celebrities. One of the Biggest shows in the Country. Don't Miss it. Hosted by Lone Wolf Body Art.

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Dates: April 24, 25 2010
Event: 4th Windy City Tattoo Weekend
Location: Lethbridge, Ab,
Country: Canada
Reservations: Qaulity Inn & Suites 403-331-6440
Contact Information: Windycitytattooweekend@live.com
Website: http://
Notes: 4th Lethbridge Ab, Windy City Tattoo Weekend Exhibition Park Main Pavillion Door prizes,After party at The Wooden Kilt , live tattooing/body piercing, The Lizard Man, Burlesque, Air brushing, Tattoo contests, Roller derby, Beer gardens and also attending Savage Magazine...Check out last years show issue #106. Contact Will or Ash 403-393-3893 windycitytattooweekend@live.com

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Dates: April 30th-May2nd ,2010
Event: Chicago Freedom Expo
Location: Donald E Stephans Convention Center
Country: USA
Contact Information:
Website: www.chicagofreedomexpo.com
Notes: From Premium Cigars to adult stars and everything in between, Freedom Expo is about letting our freedoms ring LOUD AND CLEAR!!! Over 200 booths, live tattooing, Modeling Contest ,live bands, tattoo contests, comedians ONE BIG PARTY under one roof. INSIDE smoking section. Vendors include tattoo shops, adult film companies and stars, cigars, and cigarette companies, adult toys, clothing, recording studios, TOO MANY TO LIST. $20 per day $50 for entire weekend. Pre-sale goes on February 1st-April 1st, 2010.

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Dates: 30 april 1 & 2 may 2010
Event: 4 Moscow Tattoo Convention 2010
Location: moscow
Country: russia
Reservations: http://www.rustattoos.com/resettlement/
Contact Information: org: info@rustattoos.ru
Website: http://www.rustattoos.com
Notes: tattoo contest live music

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Dates: April 30-May 2, 2010
Event: 10th Annual AZ Tattoo Expo
Location: Mesa Convention Center
Country: United States
Reservations: 1-800-835-9873
Contact Information: use code "TXPTXPA" for $99 per night
Website: http://www.aztattooexpo.com
Notes: 10th Annual Arizona Tattoo Expo at the Mesa Convention Center. Live, public- tattooing and piercing, Over 200 world famous tattoo artists & Piercers, industry seminars, suspension shows, tattoo inspired clothing & accessories, Art show and sale, 25 tattoo contests with a grand prize of $500. Live music, side show acts, celebrities, radio personalities, Food & drinks, Three nights of debauchery you won't want to miss!

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Dates: MAY 1ST-2ND 2010
Event: TIGER ROSE TATTOOS & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Location: SANTA MARIA CA, SANTA MARIA FAIRPARK
Country: US
Reservations: SANTA MARIA INN
Contact Information: See Website
Website: www.tigerrosetattoofestival.com
Notes: 2ND Annual Tiger Rose Tattoos & Music Festival May 1-2 2010 at the Santa Maria Fairpark in Santa Maria Ca. 65 Tattoo artists from around the world, food and clothing vendors, live bands playing on stage. Biggest Tattoo and Music Festival on The central Coast. ********For booth registration information contact Chuy at www.tigerrosetattoofestival.com or www.myspace.com/tigerrosetattoo

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Dates: May 1st & 2nd, 2010
Event: Tiger Rose Tattoos & Music Festival
Location: Santa Maria
Country: USA
Reservations: Santa Maria Inn, 800-462-4276
Contact Information: (805) 556-0491
Website: http://www.tigerrosetattoofestival.com
Notes: the 2nd annual 2010 tiger rose tattoos & music festival will take place may 1st and 2nd at the santa maria fairpark in santa maria on the central coast of california. Tattoos & music is a 2 day body art and music festival bringing in over 100 of the best tattoo artists from all over the world and over 20 live bands playing on stage. This years event will include world renowned artists, live tattooing & piercing, live entertainment, kids activities, tattoo contests, unique vendors and much, much more

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Dates: May 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th 2010
Event: Tried and True Tattoo Expo
Location: Orlando, Florida
Country: USA
Reservations: Rosen Centre on I-Drive in Orlando (www.rosencentre.com
Contact Information: triedandtruetattooexpo@yahoo.com
Website: www.triedandtruetattooexpo.com
Notes: This will be the 2nd Annual Tried and True Tattoo Expo and we are very excited about our lineup as almost all of the invite only original artist will be attending again with a few new additions. This is an industry owned and promoted tattoo convention with the highest standard of artist and hospitality shown to the artists, vendors and guests attending. We have even more seminars, classes and events than before will be updating these on our site regularly. We will have classes for artists and patrons so please check back often. We provide a 10 day block at our hotel which is 3 days prior and 3 days after our show at the discounted rate so that our attendees can make it a real tattoo vacation at a city that is known for vacations. Bring your family along this time and take advantage of the area's most anticipated tattoo expo! Thank you from the Tried and True Tattoo Expo family.

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Dates: May 7-9, 2010
Event: Oregon Ink Tattoo Convention
Location: Eugene, Oregon
Country: U.S.A.
Reservations: see website
Contact Information: info@inkjunkiemagazine.com
Website: http://www.myspace.com/oregoninktattooconvention
Notes: Ink Junkie Magazine presents the 2nd annual Oregon Ink Tattoo Convention! Taking place May 7-9, 2010 at the Lane Events Center in beautiful Eugene, Oregon. Featuring 160 booths, seminars by Nikko Hurtado among others, art exhibits, art fusions, tattoo contests, live entertainment, sponsored after parties and more. You can check out the attending artists/vendor list at:www.myspace.com/oregoninktattooconvention. If you'd like to be part of this 2nd annual event, booths are still available. Email for more information.

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Dates: May 14-16, 2010
Event: Lilac City Tattoo Expo
Location: Spokane, Wa
Country: United States
Contact Information: info@lillaccitytattoo.com
Website: www.lilaccitytattooexpo.com
Notes: Over one hundred artists from around the country. Entertainment to include side show, belly dancing, pole dancing, and more. Tattoo contests all weekend long with trophies for first, second, and third. Come join us at the beautiful Spokane Convention Center. Art benefit auction for the Boys and Girls Club has raised over $13,000, come check out the awesome artwork donated for auction. Auction is open to the public.

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Dates: May 21-23, 2010
Event: Hell City Tattoo Fest
Location: Killumbus, Ohio
Country: USA
Reservations: Hyatt Regency Downtown
Contact Information: info@hellcity.com
Website: www.hellcity.com
Notes: Hell City 9 "Fire It Up" takes place at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Killumbus, May 21-23, 2010. Don't miss one of the country's most anticipated tattoo events, The Hell City Tattoo Festival! www.hellcity.com

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Dates: May 22-24, 2010
Event: Maritime Tattoo Festival
Location: Halifax, NS
Country: Canada
Reservations: http://atlantichotelhalifax.com (be sure to state you are with the Maritime Tattoo Festival to get the special rate)
Contact Information: info@maritimetattoofestival.com
Website: www.maritimetattoofestival.com
Notes: Adept Tattoos is proud to host the 4th annual Maritime Tattoo Festival. Featuring artists from the Maritimes as well as Internationally! We will also have tattoo culture vendors showcasing art, jewelry, clothing, music, and much more! There will be daily entertainment at the festival, including: -Live Music -Burlesque -Hourly Contests & Awards -Air Brush Tattoos -Mudd Wrestling -Body Piercing -and LOTS more! For the VIP's we have awesome nightly entertainment & afterparties. This includes the best party in Halifax, our 2 hour night cruise of the Halifax Harbour, complete with live bands, complimentary food, and cash bar!

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Dates: May 28-29-30, 2010
Event: FLORIDA BATTLE CON
Location: Florida Hotel and Conference Center,Orlando, Florida
Country: US
Reservations: Florida Hotel and Conference Center/Room Reservations 1-800-588-4656
Contact Information: Brooklyn Brothers Productions LLC. Phone:407-951-3803, Email: info@floridabattlecon.com
Website: http://floridabattlecon.com
Notes: Think of a tattoo party, not a convention. That has everything you want in a awesome venue, the best tattoo and Comic Book artists in the nation, Muscle Car Show, motorcycles, hot models, great music, body painting, seminars, vendors, tournaments, workshops, galleries, contests. Throw in some crazy entertainment and VIP parties and you have Florida Battle Con. May 28-30, 2010 Memorial Day weekend Florida Battle Con comes to the Florida Hotel & Conference Center. This will be the sickest show Orlando has ever seen. The event will feature the best tattoo artists in the nation drilling away in the exhibition halls, 40 of the top regional and local bands Battling to win the prize to become 2010's best Florida battle con band, tons of exhibitors and sponsors, an acoustic stage indoors, a VIP and video game lounge,pool parties, a Battle Tat Girl of the Year Contest, swimwear, wet t-shirt, lingerie contest, food & a full Bar and hot girls serving ice cold beer all weekend long! We will be adding more information regularly to keep you updated. SO CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BOOTHS AND ADDMISSION: http://www.floridabattlecon.com , or become our friend on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/floridabattlecon,http://www.myspace.com/battletatgirl,http://www.myspace.com/battlecongirls,http://www.myspace.com/battleridez, http://www.myspace.com/bandsofbattlecon

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Dates: May 28-30 2010
Event: InkFest Live
Location: Charlotte NC
Country: USA
Reservations:
Contact Information: ragens@inkfestlive.com
Website: http://www.inkfestlive.com
Notes: Ink Fest Live is a national tattoo and body art event like no other. Get inked by some of the best names in the business all under one roof. See the latest trends in tattoo and body art. Tons of giveaways, raffles and eye candy, with stops all across the U.S. Mission:Inkfest live was developed to display and capture the lifestyle side of the tattoo and body art industry. Products:Tattoo, body art, raffles, giveaways, models, live music, motorcycles, cars. $10,000 Battle of the Ink. $1000 Best Tattoo of Show! 3 Tour Dates in 2010, 11 Tour Dates in 2011 be sure to check it out

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Dates: MAY 29TH - 30TH 2010
Event: NEEDLE ART TATTOO CONVENTION
Location: BREDA
Country: THE NETHERLANDS
Reservations: VIA WEBSITE
Contact Information: info@tattoo-beurs.com
Website: www.tattoo-beurs.com
Notes: The 11th annual Needle Art Convention will be held May 29th & 30th 2010. The convention has proven to be a huge succes, and this year will be no different: with the most amazing artists from all over the world, loads of tattoo contests, great bands playing, the most breathtaking shows and preformances.. and much, much more! To book a booth, see the list of attending artist so far, shows, vendors and all the information you'll need, check out website WWW.TATTOO-BEURS.COM or send us an e-mail at INFO@TATTOO-BEURS.COM. Add us to your myspace! WWW.MYSPACE.COM/NEEDLEARTCONVENTION

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Dates: 29th & 30th May 2010
Event: Bournemouth Ink
Location: Bournemouth International Centre
Country: UK
Reservations: www.bic.co.uk
Contact Information: ester@bournemouthink.com
Website: http://www.bournemouthink.com
Notes: Saturday 29th May 2010 11am - 11pm (last entry @ 10pm) Sunday 30th May 2010 11am - 9pm (last entry @ 8pm) Aftershow to be announced for Sunday 30th of May 2010. Day Tickets £15.00 + B/F Weekend Tickets £25.00 + B/F Tickets available from www.bournemouthink.com or www.bic.co.uk Bournemouth Ink includes over 100 tattoo artists, live music, Circus Freak shows, Burlesque sidwshows, market area, bars and street theatre.

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Dates: June 4th-6th 2010
Event: The International Amsterdam Tattoo Convention
Location: Amsterdam
Country: Holland
Reservations: Check our website
Contact Information: Check our website
Website: www.tattooconvention.nl
Notes: The wheels are in motion again! After a change of location in 2008 and a year without the convention in 2009, we are glad to announce the Amsterdam Tattoo Convention will return to the RAI Convention Centre. In 2010 The Amsterdam Tat2 Crew will organize the 6th edition of Holland's largest tattoo convention. As you may have experienced in previous years, we'll offer you a great event.

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Dates: June 4-6, 2010
Event: Tattoo The Dells
Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI
Country: USA
Reservations: HO-CHUNK Casino, Hotel, & Convention Center 1-800-746-2486
Contact Information: Contact Rob @ Victim Tattoo (608) 768-8282 or email victimtattoo@gmail.com
Website: http://
Notes: This is turning out to be the biggest event that this area has ever seen. The Wisconsin Dells area is the largest tourist attraction spot in wisconsin. This is a combination of 2 small towns that turns into millions of tourists a day from memorial day to labor day every year. We are bringing in some of the worlds best artists to work along with some of the areas best artists to create some unbelievable artwork. Victim Tattoo & Piercing is teaming up with Ripleys Believe It or Not to Bring a weekend of Tattoo, Modification, Artwork, Freaks, Trophies, Music, & More. Booths are still available subject to management approving quality of work. Advance Tickets are also available by phone. Booths and Tickets call Rob at (608) 768-8282.

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Dates: June 11-12-13, 2010
Event: INK-N-IRON
Location: Long Beach
Country: Untied States
Reservations: Queen Mary Hotel
Contact Information: 714.846.7121
Website: www.ink-n-iron.com
Notes: The best tattoo artists in the world and a series of additional events will make this 2010 festival a hit. There will be 280 artists from 30 States and 25 Countries representing all the tattoo styles pricking away with their machines in an exciting atmosphere, where a car show and music become an integral part of the event, mingling with the artistic expressions of the artists at work. This convention will be both a sort of art gallery and community festival.

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Dates: 12-13 June 2010
Event: Tattoofest 2010
Location: Kraków, Chebobudowa center
Country: Poland
Contact Information: tattoofest@gmail.com
Website: www.tattoofest.pl
Notes: The Vth edition of the Biggest and the best International polish tattoo convention...

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Dates: June 11-13th 2010
Event: Richmond Summer Tattoo Arts Festival
Location: Holiday Inn Koger Center Select Richmond Virginia 23235
Country: United States
Reservations: Call 804-378-3800 for $91.00 a night room. Reserve your room soon.
Contact Information: capitaltattoorva@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.birdltd.net

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Dates: 18, 19, 20th June 2010
Event: 4th Evian tattoo show
Location: Evian les Bains
Country: France
Reservations: +33.450.71.51.05.
Contact Information: +33.450.71.51.05.
Website: http://www.eviantattoo.com
Notes: The last show in Evian : about 90 international tattoo artists will be there !

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Dates: June 25th - 27th, 2010
Event: TattooLaPalooza Tattoo & Motorcycle Extravaganza
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center
Country: USA
Reservations:
Contact Information: conventionink@gmail.com
Website: http://www.tattoolapalooza.com
Notes: THESE ARE THE CORRECT DATES !!! The best tattoo artists in the world along with some of the most outragous custom motorcycles you have ever seen. If you missed this event last year you will not want to miss it this time. Booths are still available starting at just $450.00. For more info log on to our web site or call Mickey at (954) 696-3233

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Dates: JULY 2ND -4TH 2010 (Note recent date change)
Event: "TEXAS TATTOO SHOWDOWN"
Location: EL PASO,TEXAS
Reservations: VIA WEB SITE
Contact Information: ROBERT HALSTEAD
Website: www.myspace.com/texastattooshowdown
Notes: "TEXAS TATTOO SHOWDONW" JULY 4TH WEEKEND! THE BIGGEST TATTOO CONVENTION IN EL PASO HISTORY. 65 TATTOO ARTIST FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY. FOOD VENDORS, CLOTHING VENDORS, 2 BAND STAGES. THIS IS AND INDOOR & OUTDOOR EVENT. ********************** FOR INFO AND PRE REGISTRATION CONTACT WWW.MYSPACE.COM/TEXASTATTOOSHOWDOWN

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Dates: July 23rd, 24th and 25th
Event: 4th Annual Live Free Or Die Tattoo Expo
Location: Radisson Hotel, 700 Elm St. Manchester, NH
Country: USA
Reservations: Radisson Hotel (603) 625-1000
Contact Information: info@livefreeordietattoo.com
Website: www.livefreeordietattoo.com
Notes: Tattoo Artists from ALL OVER THE WORLD! Vendors with the coolest things to sell! Live Music! Side Shows! Tattoo Contests! HUGE BEER GARDEN!!! NH's BIGGEST TATTOO EXPO!!!! www.LiveFreeOrDieTattoo.com

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Dates: July 23, 2010 - July 25th, 2010
Event: Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo
Location: Radisson Hotel - Manchester, NH
Country: USA
Reservations: 1-800-395-7046 www.radisson.com
Contact Information: 603-413-5318 info@livefreeordietattoo.com
Website: http://www.livefreeordietattoo.com

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Dates: August 27-29, 2010
Event: Hell City 10 "Let It Burn"
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Country: USA
Reservations: Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
Contact Information: info@hellcity.com
Website: www.hellcity.com
Notes: Hell City 10 "Let It Burn" takes place at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix, AZ, Aug 27-29, 2010. Don't miss one of the country's most anticipated tattoo events, The Hell City Tattoo Festival! www.hellcity.com

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Dates: September 3-5, 2010
Event: Jacksonville Tattoo Convention
Location: Jacksonville/ St. Augustine, FL
Country: USA
Reservations: Renaissance Resort
Contact Information: daughertyjack@hotmail.com
Website: www.conventionpros.com
Notes: We are growing!! We are moving the convention to a bigger better venue! Because of the success of our past conventions, we are growing to make things better then ever. Be sure to begin making your pans for this convention as each year we sell-out!

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Dates: Oct 1-3, 2010
Event: Mario Barth's Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth 2010
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Country: United States
Contact Information: (702) 684-0102 Katie
Website: http://tattooexpo2010.com/
Notes: Mario Barth's Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth is back. Last year proved to be a dynamic event, with an assortment of vendors, over 40,000 attendees and some of the greatest tattoo artists from all over the world, all packed in The Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Don't miss this years show. Reserve your booth today!

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Dates: Sat2/10+Sun3/10-2010
Event: EindhovenTat2 Convention
Location: Eindhoven
Country: Netherlands
Reservations: http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-5374-sofitel-cocagne-eindhoven/index.shtml
Contact Information: andy@BonzaiTat2.nl
Website: http://www.EindhovenTat2.nl
Notes: 2e Tattoo event @ a beautifull veneu. High quallity tattoo expo with lots of visitors. Be part of the tattoo centre of the Netherlands. Music-Erotic acts- and much more the entire weekend..... The UK London convention will be the last weekend of september and we are the week after...make a combination....we also have a lot of guesst spots available..... C ya @ the Eindhoven tattoo Convention 2010. www.EindhovenTat2.nl

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Dates: 22 , 23 , 24 , october 2010
Event: 2nd international Ottawa-Gatineau Tattoo Expo
Location: Hilton Casino , lac lemay , Gatineau , QC
Country: Canada
Reservations:
Contact Information: www.ottawatattooexpo.com
Website: http://www.ottawatattooexpo.com

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Dates: November 19-21st
Event: 18th Annual Richmond November Tattoo Arts Festival
Location: Holiday Inn Koger Center Select Richmond Virginia 23235
Country: United States
Reservations: 804-378-3800 $91.00 a night rooms
Contact Information: capitaltattoorva@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.birdltd.net

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Dates: 1/13-1/17 2011
Event: DC Tattoo Arts Expo
Location: Arlington, VA
Country: United States
Reservations: Double Tree, Crystal City, National Airport 703-416-4100 $105.00 Night
Contact Information: tattoosbypiper@aol.com
Website: http://dctattooexpo.com
Notes: DC's annual tattoo convention, hosted by Exposed Temptations Tattoo Studio. Featuring only the best International and Local Artist, by Invitation Only!! This is a Professional Tattoo show, only the best have been invited to tattoo. Full magazine coverage. Miss DC Tattoo pin up contest. Body Piercing. Seminars for Artist. Professional only supply vendors. Deep discounted hotel rates. Live tattoo contest!! Art Contest!! Photo Contest!!