07 • 09 February 2025

DC Tattoo Expo 2025

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Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
900 S Orme St,Arlington, VA 22204
United States

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SHOW INFO

 DC Tattoo Expo 2025

Get ready for an epic weekend filled with live tattooing, body piercing and amazing entertainment. 250 booths of the world best Tattoo Artists, Body Piercing, Tattoo Merchandise & Supplies as well as Uniquely Pittsburgh vendors, Live Contests & Entertainment! Don’t miss it!!

Dress up in your best old school pin-up fashions for a chance to win Miss DC Pin Up and walk away with the grand prize of $300.00 in cash and on-site photos taken.

Prizes:

  • 1st Place $300.00, trophy and prizes
  • Runner Up $200.00 & trophy
  • Third Place $100.00 & trophy
  • Most Patriotic $100.00 & trophy

Best of Show, 1 Award. Given to the best tattoo started & finished at the show!

Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of tattoo culture—mark your calendars and get ready for an amazing weekend!

★ YOU CAN GET TATTOOED AND PIERCED AT THE SHOW ★
★ TICKETS ON SALE AT THE DOOR ★

A day – $30
3 Day Pass – $60
Saturday & Sunday Pass – $45.00

Under 12 free with paying adult

MILITARY DISCOUNT: $5 OFF 3 Day Pass ONLY

PROGRAMS

Thursday, February 6th

6pm-10pm:Vendor registration pick up

Friday, February 7th

Show Hours: 1pm – 11pm
10am-12pm:Set up and registration for artists and vendors
1pm:Floor is open to the public
7pm:Alakazam – Main Stage
8:15pm:Captain & Maybelle – Main Stage
9:30pm:Cervena Fox – Main Stage
10:30pm:Tattoo of the Day – Main Stage

Saturday, February 8th

Show Hours: 12:00pm – 11:00pm
2:30pm:Alakazam – Main Stage
3:30pm:Cervena Fox
4pm: Sleeve, Male
Sleeve, Female
Black & Gray Portrait
Black & Gray Large
Black & Gray Small
7pm:Captain & Maybelle – Main Stage
8pm:Camille Zamboni – Main Stage
8:30pm:Miss DC Pin Up Contest – Main Stage
10pm:Tattoo of the Day Contest – Main Stage
11:00pm:Floor Closes

Sunday February 9th

Show Hours: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
12pm:Floor is open to the public.
1:30pm:Alakazam – Main Stage
2:30pm:Camille Zamboni
2:45:Captain & Maybelle
3:45pm:Cervena Fox – Main Stage
4pm:Tattoo Contests – Main Stage:
Color Large
Color Small
Back Piece, Male & Female
Color Portrait
Traditional (American or Asian)
Neo-Traditional
Artist Only Art Categories:
Shop Style Flash (Black & Gray or Color)
Fine Art
Skate Deck
6:30pm:Tattoo of the Day and Best of Show – Main Stage
Judging and Awards – Main Stage
7pm:Show Close
 7pm-8pm:Tear down for all vendors must be out of the halls by 8pm no exceptions

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