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Friday Contests
Saturday Contests
Sunday Contests
CONTEST INFORMATION
Here's everything you need to know before entering a contest at the Rubber City Tattoo Invitational:
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All contest entries are $10 (cash only) per entry. NOTE: Best firefighter's tattoo and best kids' tattoo are FREE to enter!
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You may enter the same tattoo in multiple categories.
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There is no limit to the number of contests you may enter.
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Tattoos do not need to be completed at the Rubber City Tattoo Invitational unless entering Tattoo of the Day, Best Multi-Day, or Best of Show.
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Contest registration closes 30 minutes before contests begin.
Contest Start Times
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Friday: 6:00 PM
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Saturday: 6:30 PM
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Sunday: 3:30 PM (Kids' Tattoo Contest Begins at 2 PM, Best Back To The Future Tattoo Contest Begins at 2:30 PM)
CONTESTS
Throughout the weekend, the Rubber City Tattoo Invitational hosts tattoo competitions featuring work from artists around the country across a wide range of tattoo styles and categories.
From black and grey realism and full-color work to fine line, traditional, neo traditional, anime, and more, the contests highlight some of the standout tattoos created both during and before the convention weekend.
Whether you’re entering a piece, supporting your artist, or watching from the crowd, the contests are one of the biggest traditions of the weekend and a chance to see incredible tattoo work up close inside the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron.
CONTESTS
Throughout the weekend, the Rubber City Tattoo Invitational hosts tattoo competitions featuring work from artists around the country across a wide range of tattoo styles and categories.
From black and grey realism and large-scale color work to fine line, traditional, neo traditional, anime, and more, the contests highlight some of the standout tattoos created both during and before the convention weekend.
Whether you’re entering a piece, supporting your artist, or watching from the crowd, the contests are one of the biggest traditions of the weekend and a chance to see incredible tattoo work up close inside the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron.
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