Our 2026 debut was a hit—and it led to a stronger partnership with the City of Tacoma. We’re moving to the Tacoma Dome with promotional backing from the city. The expanded space and growing attendance means more opportunities for our vendors.

We’re here to make this your most stress-free expo yet. Co-founder David Jennings owns Visualize Tattoo and brings 21 years of tattooing experience—he gets the industry’s unique needs and the work that goes into expo prep. With the help of our dedicated volunteers, we will ensure a positive experience for everyone involved.

We realize you are paying extra travel cost and licensing to join us. To help with these expenses we are offering a “First Night on Us” special. We will pay your first night at our preferred hotel provider for out-of-state tattoo artists. Please see the Artist FAQ section for information about Washington State Licensing and details on the “First Night On Us” special.

To maximize the space and give our guests even more to explore while keeping our tattoo artist-to-attendee ratio just right, we’re introducing a new Marketplace—complete with its own stage and bar. The DIY style booths keep vendor costs accessible while we curate a lineup that fits the vibe: Oddities, Fantasy Art, Geek Crafts, Macabre, and other subculture themes that pair perfectly with tattoo culture.

We recognize that transporting equipment from your shop to the expo can be challenging. To ease this process, we have partnered with Vagabond Equipment and American Party Place for on-site rentals for anything you might need.

Simply reach out to them, and any equipment you require will be waiting for you at the event.

Vagabond Equipment – Tattoo Equipment Rentals. Click Here

American Party Place – Booth decor and furnishings. Click Here

We’re running contests across multiple categories throughout the event. Professional lighting, sound, and video will showcase the best ink around while our impressive judging panel—featuring Ink Master’s Austin Rose—will crown the best of the best with a range of prizes. Watch it all unfold onstage and live on the big screen.

We love the creativity and personality that goes into booth design—so we’re launching the Cool Booth Challenge. Attendees vote for their favorite booth throughout the event, and the top Tattoo and Market booths each win a free booth in 2028.