Dayton Tattoo Festival

The Dayton Tattoo Festival 2025 will take place from August 22 to August 24 at the Dayton Convention Center, located at 22 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402, United States. This three-day event features over 200 of the best tattoo artists from around the world, offering an exceptional opportunity for attendees to get tattooed by both traveling and local artists. The festival accommodates appointments booked in advance as well as walk-up tattoos available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Beyond tattooing, the Dayton Tattoo Festival provides diverse entertainment and activities. Attendees can explore merchandise from artists and vendors, participate in tattoo contests by submitting their existing tattoos, and enjoy live contests demonstrating top tattooing talent from global artists. Tattoo artists have access to purchase supplies from various vendors for use during the festival and their own shops. Each day of the festival features a "Tattoo of the Day" competition highlighting the best tattoos completed during the event.

The event schedule is as follows: Friday from 12 PM to 10 PM, Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM. The festival caters to all—from first-time tattoo seekers to experienced collectors and fans of tattoo art culture. Its unique blend of tattooing, art, contests, and vendor activities creates a atmosphere welcoming everyone interested in the tattoo community.