Tattoo Contest

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 12-15, and it’s always smart to sign-up (in person only) & pay very 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 - Trophy for Artist and Canvas, Custom Tattoo Machine created by AK Irons, Gift Certificate for one P.I.A.E Merch Item of his/her choice.
Trophy for 2nd and 3rd place.

BEST TATTOO of EXPO: 1st Place - Trophy for Artist and Canvas, Custom Necklace created by Zhushi, from Cam Supply (Legend Limitless Tattoo Machine, Legend Cartridge Needles, Tatwax Prep & Glide products, Gorilla Aftercare wrap and 30-color ink set by Amazing Colors), Gift Certificate for one P.I.A.E Merch Item of his/her choice.
Trophy for 2nd and 3rd place.

Friday - August 2nd, 2024


6:45pm - Best SMALL COLOR Tattoo (5" or smaller)
7:15pm - Best LARGE COLOR Tattoo
10:30pm - Best TATTOO OF THE DAY (Must be done at the Expo and done on this day)


Saturday - August 3rd, 2024


12:00pm - Best LETTERING Tattoo
1:30pm - Best BLACK and GRAY (any size) Tattoo
2:15pm - Best ORNAMENTAL/GEOMETRIC Tattoo
4:00pm - Best JAPANESE INFLUENCE Tattoo
4:45pm - Best SLEEVE (Themed Arm or Leg) Tattoo
6:00pm - Best TRIBAL/POLYNESIAN Tattoo
8:30pm - Best BACK or BODY SUIT Tattoo
10:30pm - Best TATTOO OF THE DAY (Must be done at the Expo and done on this day)

Sunday - August 4th, 2024


2:00pm - Best PORTRAIT (with photo) Tattoo
2:30pm - Best TRADITIONAL Tattoo
4:30pm - Best TATTOO OF THE DAY (Must be done at the Expo and done on this day)
5:00pm - BEST of SHOW (Must be done at the Expo and can be done the same day or multiple days)