Best Tattoo Conventions was built around the idea that tattoo conventions should feel welcoming, creative, and worth spending an entire weekend exploring.
From live tattooing and contests to vendors, entertainment, and artist meetups, both the Rubber City Tattoo Invitational and Cranberry Tattoo Classic are designed for tattoo collectors, artists, and first-time attendees alike.
Whether you're getting tattooed, discovering new artists, competing in contests, or simply spending the weekend surrounded by tattoo culture, our goal is simple: create conventions people genuinely look forward to returning to year after year.
TICKETS
One Day Pass: $25 *
TICKETS
Weekend Pass: $50 *
WHAT TO EXPECT
Live Tattooing *
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Tattoo Contests *
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Pin-Up Contest *
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Tattoo Machine Olympics Summer and Winter Games *
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Local Vendors and Live Entertainment *
ABOUT OUR SHOWS
Join Us For A Weekend Of Tattooing, Art, & Entertainment
The Rubber City Tattoo Invitational and Cranberry Tattoo Classic bring together talented tattoo artists, vendors, collectors, and tattoo enthusiasts for two weekends centered around creativity, community, and tattoo culture.
Whether you’re looking to get tattooed by a traveling artist, enter a tattoo contest, shop unique vendors, or simply spend the weekend surrounded by incredible artwork and entertainment, both conventions are designed to be welcoming for longtime collectors and first-time attendees alike.
Throughout the weekend, attendees can experience live tattooing, tattoo competitions, themed entertainment, pin-up contests, cosplay, and the Tattoo Machine Olympics Summer and Winter Games, where tattoo machine builders from around the country compete for top honors.
From locally made merchandise and artwork to live entertainment and some of the industry’s most talented artists, there’s always something happening throughout the weekend.
2026 Convention Dates
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Rubber City Tattoo Invitational — Akron, Ohio — July 24–26, 2026
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Cranberry Tattoo Classic — Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania — November 13–15, 2026
Grab your friends, plan your weekend, and come spend it with us.