Gem State Tattoo Convention 2024

Kootenai County Fairgrounds
4056 N Government Way,
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815,
United States

The 3rd Annual Gem State Tattoo Convention 2024

This years Best of Show winner will receive a trophy, a plaque for the client and will also be taking home $1,000 in cash!

Bringing some of the best artists from around the world to beautiful Coeur d’Alene Idaho!
150+ Tattoo Artists and Piercers all under one roof!

Tattoo and Piercing contests, live entertainment, beer, food, music, and one hell of a good time!

Hours
Fri: 2pm-11pm
Sat: 11am-11pm
Sun: 11-8

Tickets Will Be Sold At The Door:
$20 Per Day
$45 Weekend Pass
*Children 12 and under are free

CONTESTS
Friday

Best of day – Color
Best of Day – Black and Gray

Saturday

Sm/Med. Color – within 7 1/2 x 7 1/2
Sm/Med. Black & Gray – within 7 1/2 x 7 1/2
Large Color – within 11 x 11
Large Black & Gray – within 11 x 11
XL Color – larger than 11 x 11
XL Black & Gray – larger than 11 x 11
Traditional
Vintage Style (line work designs with mostly stipple/dot work shading)
Neo-Traditional
Arm Sleeve
Leg Sleeve
Best Back Piece
Lettering
Asian
Black & Gray with color (color can be no more then 20% of the tattoo)
Cover up (must have good before pictures present at the time of judging )
Geometric/Mandala
Best Black & Gray Portrait
Best Color Portrait
Tattoo of the Day (Color)
Tattoo of the Day (Black & Gray)

Sunday

Best Water Color
Best Piercing
Best Custom Flash 11×14
Tattoo of the Day (Color)
Tattoo of the Day (Black & Gray)
Best of Show