04 • 06 October 2024
LOCATION
Salem Civic Center
1001 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, VA 24153,
United States
CONTACTS
SHOW INFO
Heritage Arts Tattoo Show 2024
Virginia has a rich history in tattooing, and this show is geared up to spotlight some of the most talented artists in this craft today from all over the world. A weekend that will be backed by talented artists, live entertainment, and local brews in the heart of Salem,Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Don’t miss out on the area’s only annual tattoo convention and all the area has to offer!
The History
Salem, Virginia, is nestled in the beautiful blue ridge mountains with the small town feel of old Main Street USA. It is part of Roanoke County and is a stone’s throw from Roanoke City. Tattooing has a rich history dating back to Cap Coleman, pictured in his Virginia shop circa 1918. In the Roanoke area, the epic Time Machine was created in 1995 by tattoo machine builder and artist Danny Fowler of ancient art.
This rich tattoo history is coupled with the region’s darker history of being nicknamed the “moonshine capital of the world.” This was brought to light by Hollywood in the epic movie LAWLESS, starring Tom Hardy and Shia LaBeouf. This famous county is the neighboring county to Roanoke County. You can visit some distilleries and soak up that part of America to this day. The Appalachian Trail cuts through the area, and there are several amazing views to hike and even one spectacular one for veterans to view: the Audie Murphy Memorial, where the most decorated soldier of World War II tragically died in a plane crash on May 28, 1971.
Ticket Info
Tickets for the event are available the day of the event at the Civic Center box office.
Veterans, active duty, and first responders receive 10% off tickets to this event at the door with proper ID.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
12 noon: doors open / artist complete load in and booth inspection.
1 pm: stilt walkers and Dj spinning live music.
3 pm: magic show with the master of ceremonies Cardone.
3:30pm: Dj spinning live music.
5 pm : live musical performance by 2 Way Street.
6 pm: tattoo contest ( best s/m/l black and grey) (best s/m/l color) (best portrait black and grey).
7:30 pm: live burlesque performance by Angelica Lavalier / Sparkling Jewel of Burlesque.
8 pm : live musical performance by Flat Blak Cadillac.
9 pm : stilt walkers and a DJ spinning live music.
9:30 pm : Best tattoo of the day contest.
10 pm : Doors close / the party starts at Pirate Sip.
11 pm : after party live performance by Dark City! at Pirate Sip.
SATURDAY
12 noon: doors open / stilt walkers, and a DJ spinning live music.
1 pm : tattoo contest (best s/m/l traditional ) (best full back tattoo) (best arm sleeve color) (best Neo-Traditional).
2 pm: magic show with the master of ceremonies, Cardone.
2:30 pm: live burlesque performance by Angelica Lavalier/Sparkling Jewel of Burlesque.
3 pm : live musical performance by 2 Way Street.
4 pm : DJ spinning live music.
5 pm: tattoo contest (best leg sleeve) (best color portrait) (best lettering) (best Japanese).
6 pm : best painting / original flash.
6:30 pm : live burlesque performance by Angelica Lavalier / Sparkling Jewel of Burlesque.
7 pm : live musical performance by Flat Blak Cadillac.
8 pm : tattoo contest (best geometric) (best black and color fusion) (best over-all male) (best over-all female).
9:30 pm : Best tattoo of the day contest.
10 pm : doors close / after party starts at Pirate Sip.
11 pm : after party live performance by : Dark City ! at Pirate Sip.
SUNDAY
12 noon: doors open / stilt walkers, and a DJ spinning live music.
2 pm: magic show with the master of ceremonies, Cardone.
2:30 pm : tattoo contest (best pin up) (best anime) (best arm sleeve black and grey) (best leg sleeve).
4 pm : live musical performance by 2 Way Street.
5 pm : Dj spinning live music.
5:30 pm : live burlesque performance by: Angelica Lavalier / Sparkling Jewel of Burlesque.
6 pm : magic show with the master of ceremonies Cardone.
6:30 pm : stilt walkers and Dj spinning live music.
7:30 pm Best tattoo of the day and best of show.
8 pm : doors close .
9 pm : show wrap up party.
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