schedule of EVENTS
thursday
13
Early Check-in and
Early Load-In
5 pm - 8 pm
friday
14
Artist/Vendor Doors Open
10 am
Open to the Public
12 pm
Tattoo Contest Begins​
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Best of Day: Color
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Best of Day: Black & Gray
7 pm
Closed for the Day
11 pm
SATURDAY
15
Artist/Vendor Doors Open
9 am
Open to the Public
10 am
Tattoo Contest Begins
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Best Booth
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Best Micro
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Best Lettering
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Best Polynesian
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Best American Traditional
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Best Neo-Traditional
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Best Job Stopper (hand, head, or neck)
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Best Black & Gray
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Portrait Best Color
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Portrait Best Realistic
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Best Geometric
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Best Sleeve: Color (arm or leg)
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Best Sleeve: Black & Gray (arm or leg)
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Best Chest or Back
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Best Anime
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Best Comic Black & Gray (Top 3)
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Best Comic Color (Top 3)
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Best of the Day: Color
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Best of the Day: Black & Gray
7 pm
Closed for the Day
11 pm
sunday
16
Artist/Vendor Doors Open
9 am
Open to the Public
10 am
Tattoo Contest Begins
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Best Shitty Tattoo
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Best Horror
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Best Unusual
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Best Asian
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Best Floral
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Best Collaboration
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Best Fusion (color
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Best Fusion black and gray)
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Overall Male
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Overall Female
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Black & Gray (Top 3)
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Color (Top 3)
6 pm
Best of Contests
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Best of Day: Color
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Best of Day: Black & Gray
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Best of Show
8 pm
Closed for the Day
10 pm
TRAVEL & LODGING
VENUE
The Tattoo Collectors Expo will be held at the Esports Stadium Arlington & Expo Center (see map).
LODGING
The Sheraton Arlington Hotel – onsite at the convention center
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TRANSIT
The DFW area has two airports for your convenience:
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DFW Airport
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Most major airlines fly in and out of DFW airport. Check your preferred airline for travel options
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BONUS: The Sheridan offers a complimentary shuttle (by appointment only) from DFW Airport. To book your shuttle ride to the event, call 817-261-8200.
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Dallas Love Field
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A smaller but great airport, Dallas Love Field is still conveniently located with 30 minutes of the convention. Several airports fly in and out, but Love Field is best known for great rates through Southwest Airlines (Hint – check directly with Southwest – they are not on the discount travel sites!!)
EXPO VENUE
At 100,000 sq ft., Esports Stadium Arlington is the largest facility of its kind in North America.
PHOTOS
The best tattoo industry photographers will be on hand to capture the event, so look your best.
FOOD & DRINKS
While enjoying the Expo, attendees can enjoy a variety of food, snacks, and beverages.
VENDORS
Top industry vendors will be in attendance showcasing the latest in tattoo swag.