competitions
SATURDAY CATEGORIES
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Small Colour
A strong use of colour in a compact format. Must be vibrant, smooth, and well-executed. (Under A5 in size, completed in one day)
Small Black & Grey
Tonal and shaded black & grey tattoo under A5, showing smooth gradients and clarity. opaques allowed (Completed in one day)
Blackwork
Bold or fine linework, strong use of black, with or without stippled shading. (Any size permitted, completed in one day)
Traditional
Classic bold lines, solid fill, and limited colour palettes true to traditional tattooing. (Any size permitted, completed in one day)
Small Carnival Chaos
Any tattoo featuring Carnival-themed imagery — clowns, circus, sideshow, etc. (Under A5 in size, completed in one day)
Best Booth
Awarded to the most eye-catching, creative, and engaging booth setup. Show off your space and style!
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Best OF SATURDAY
ALL 1ST PLACE WINNERS FROM SATURDAY CATEGORIES AUTOMATICALLY GET ENTERED INTO THIS CATEGORY
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SUNDAY CATEGORIES
(These tattoos may be started on Saturday and completed by Sunday)
Large Colour
A larger-scale piece with bold or muted colours, smooth blends, and packed saturation. (Over A5, can be completed across both days)
Large Black & Grey
Detailed black & grey tattoo using tones, shading, and soft blends to create depth. opaques allowed (Over A5, can be completed across both days)
Neotraditional
A modern twist on traditional style using 3D elements, rich palettes, and smooth shading. (Any size permitted, can be completed across both days)
Japanese
Tattoos inspired by traditional Japanese motifs and styles, focusing on composition, flow, and storytelling. (Any size permitted, can be completed across both days)
healed
open to ALL STYLES. CANNOT BE FRESH, MUST BE 100% HEALED. ANY SIZE PERMITTED
Large Carnival Chaos
Larger tattoos featuring Carnival-themed imagery — big tops, ringmasters, creatures of the show, and more. (Over A5 in size, can completed across both days)
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Best OF SUNDAY
ALL 1ST PLACE WINNERS FROM SUNDAY CATEGORIES AUTOMATICALLY GET ENTERED INTO THIS CATEGORY
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Best OF SHOW
BEST OF SATURDAY AND BEST OF SUNDAY BATTLE IT OUT TO BE NAMED THE BEST OF SHOW!