Pensacola Tattoo Expo #9

The 9th annual Pensacola Tattoo Expo, hosted by Ink Masters Tattoo Show, will take place from May 2 to May 4, 2025, at the Pensacola Interstate Fair (Building 1 – Expo Hall), located at 6655 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32526, United States. This event gathers over 100 award-winning tattoo artists from across the country, showcasing a diverse range of styles including realism, traditional, black and grey, and color tattoos.

The expo features live tattooing all weekend, providing attendees the opportunity to get tattooed by some of the best artists in the industry. A free raffle giveaway will be held each day, with $1,200 worth of free tattoos up for grabs with participating artists. To enter the raffle, attendees must be 18 or older with a valid ID and present at the event. Each day, two free tattoos will be raffled off. The raffle is free with the purchase of an entrance pass.

Ticket prices are as follows: $25 for Friday (with a $5 discount if arriving before 5 PM), $25 for Saturday, $25 for Sunday, and a 3-day weekend pass available for $40. All ages are welcome to attend, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Tattoos are available to individuals 18 and over with a valid ID.

The event also includes a range of tattoo competitions held throughout the weekend:

Friday categories: Best Cover-Up, Best Traditional (American), Best Neo-Traditional/New School, Arm or Leg Piece, Chest or Back Piece, Most Unusual, Most Realistic, Best Lettering, Best of the Day.

Saturday categories: Black & Grey Color Fusion, Black & Grey Portrait, Color Portrait, Large Color, Medium Color, Small Color, Large Black and Grey, Medium Black and Grey, Small Black and Grey, Best of the Day.

Sunday categories: Best of the Day, Best of Show – Black & Grey, Best of Show – Color.

Tickets are available at the door only. Attendees arriving before 5 PM on Friday can receive a $5 discount on the entrance price. This expo promises an exciting experience for tattoo enthusiasts and artists alike, combining high-caliber artistry, competitions, and opportunities to win free tattoos.