Tattoo Contest

2025 TATTOO CONTESTS

As is traditional and wildly popular at every “top shelf” Tattoo Expo, our P.I.A.E. ‘Ohana stages numerous Tattoo contests each day of our 3-day Expo. Want to show off your finest and most bad ass tattoo artwork? Want to compete against the best of the best? This is a chance day after day to have your work judged by some of the most formidable & most famous tattoo artists all of whom are appearing & tattooing throughout our 3-day Expo. Our wildly popular contests are held on the Main Center Stage to huge crowds several times a day throughout our 3-day Expo. Entry Fee is $10. The maximum number of contestants is usually no more than 20-22, and it’s always smart to sign-up (in person only) & pay early to insure a spot and the opportunity to join in on the fun. Checkout the Main Stage Entertainment/Merchandise booth (at the vibrant P.I.A.E. pop-up tent) for all the exciting details and REGISTER to ENTER.

Here's a list of Prizes to be gifted to our Winners:

DAILY TATTOO Contests: Trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

BEST TATTOO of THE DAY: 1st Place - TBA
Trophy for 2nd and 3rd place.

BEST TATTOO of EXPO: 1st Place - TBA
Trophy for 2nd and 3rd place.

2025 Friday Tattoo Contests


5:30pm - Best SMALL COLOR Tattoo (5" or smaller)
7:15pm - Best LARGE COLOR Tattoo
10:15pm - Best TATTOO OF THE DAY (Must be done at the Expo and done on this day)


2025 Saturday Tattoo Contests


12:00pm - Best LETTERING Tattoo
1:45pm - Best BLACK and GRAY (any size) Tattoo
2:45pm - Best ORNAMENTAL/GEOMETRIC Tattoo
3:45pm - Best JAPANESE INFLUENCE Tattoo
5:30pm - Best (Themed) SLEEVE or SOCK Tattoo
6:30pm - Best TRIBAL/POLYNESIAN Tattoo
9:15pm - Best BACK or BODY SUIT Tattoo
10:15pm - Best TATTOO OF THE DAY (Must be done at the Expo and done on this day)

2025 Sunday Tattoo Contests


1:00pm - Best PORTRAIT (with photo) Tattoo
2:45pm - Best TRADITIONAL Tattoo
3:45pm - Best SAILOR JERRY TRIBUTE Tattoo
4:45pm - Best TATTOO OF THE DAY (Must be done at the Expo and done on this day)
5:15pm - BEST of SHOW (Must be done at the Expo and can be done the same day or multiple days)