26 • 28 July 2019

LOCATION

Asbury Park Convention Hall
1300 Ocean Ave
New Jersey 07712
United States

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SHOW INFO

Visionary Tattoo Arts Festival 2019

Get tattooed by over 250 tattoo artists from around the world and party on the beach! Celebrate 10 years on the shore with us! The 10th Annual Visionary Tattoo Arts Festival, the best tattoo convention beach bash returns to Asbury Park Convention Hall this July 26th-28th! Who will tattoo you at the show? Don’t miss your chance to get tattooed over 250+ world-class tattoo artists at this year’s festival! Poster art by The Artwork of Mark Rehkopf. Three days of nonstop live tattooing, burlesque, sideshow, live human suspension, tattoo contests, and after-parties! Do not miss the 7th Annual Miss Asbury Park Pinup Contest and the 2nd Annual Mr. Asbury Park Speedo Contest featuring an all-drag judge panel!

Midget Wrestling on Sunday only by Half Pint Brawlers
Sideshow by Titano Oddfellow
Sideshow by Last Chance Sideshow
Burlesque by Dolly Dagger, Vivi Noir & Cameron Catastrophe
Live Human Suspension by Holy Mountain
Brought to you by our master of ceremonies – Dr. Carl Blasphemy

TICKETS INFO

Ticket are available only at the door:
$20 per day or $40 for the weekend
Tickets are only sold at the show.
Children under 12 are free.

FAQ

WHAT IS A TATTOO CONVENTION?

A tattoo convention is a festival for tattoo enthusiasts, as well as anyone who wishes to see the world of tattooing up close. In addition, having the chance to get tattooed at the event there are also many contests, scheduled entertainment throughout all three days, tattoo and piercing related vendors, and exhibitions in addition to a slew of beach parties. There is something for everyone in Asbury Park at the Visionary Tattoo Arts Festival! Get tattooed and party on the beach with us this summer!

CAN I GET TATTOOED OR PIERCED AT THE FESTIVAL?

Yes! Over 250 tattoo artists will be tattooing live at the festival from around the world. This is your chance to get tattooed by amazing artists not local to New Jersey! Tattoo artists will be taking walkups at the convention or you can arrange an appointment in advance for the convention. Check out our Tattoo Artist link for a list of all artists working the show. Click an image to be routed to the artist’s websites to contact them directly!

HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE TO GET TATTOOED OR PIERCED AT THE SHOW?

You must be 18 years old at a minimum to get tattooed at the convention. We cannot tattoo or pierce minors with parental consent at the festival. You must bring a valid and current government-issued ID with you to get tattooed.

HOW MUCH ARE TATTOOS AT THE SHOW?

Tattoo pricing will vary and differ between artists working the convention. Pricing is based on tattoo size, placement, level of detail, and other factors. Admission to the festival is separated from the price of getting a tattoo at the show.

HOW MUCH IS ADMISSION?

Day passes for the show are $20 per day. Weekend passes for the show are $40. Kids under 12 are free!

WHEN DO DOORS OPEN?

Hours are Friday 2pm-12am, Saturday 12pm-12am and Sunday 12pm-8pm.

HOW CAN I GET A BOOTH?

Please use the contact link to inquire about booking a booth at this year’s festival. All required booths are subject to approval and all requested documents must be included with an application to be considered. A booth application will be available on our contact page when released. Please do not mail your application, we will not receive it.

HOW DO I TAKE CARE OF MY NEW TATTOO?

Steps to take care of a new tattoo –

After three hours remove the bandage. Do not re-bandage your tattoo once the bandage is removed.
Use an unscented antibacterial soap twice a day to gently wash your tattoo. Allow tattoo air to dry.
With clean hands, thinly apply Aquaphor ointment. Throughout the first three-five days of healing, apply ointment twice a day to your clean tattoo.
After three-five days switch to an unscented sensitive skin lotion such as Lubriderm. Apply the lotion three times a day for the next two weeks.
Let your tattoo peel or flake naturally. Do not pick, itch, scratch your tattoo while it is healing.
Do not soak the tattoo for two weeks – this includes swimming, taking a bath, hot tubs, or saunas.
Allow your new tattoo to breathe as much as possible.
Do not allow direct sunlight on your new tattoo for the first three weeks. Do not apply sunscreen to your new tattoo until it is healed.
Once your new tattoo is healed completely, apply 50 SPF sunblock or more to your tattoo whenever exposed to the sun.