Friday, Nov. 4 

​10:00pm

• Tattoo of the Day Color (Must be started and completed 11/4)

• Tattoo of the Day Black and Gray (Must be started and completed 11/4)

Saturday Nov. 5

​5:00pm - 7:00pm

• Best Male/Female Small Color (Under 4 inches in diameter)

• Best Male/Female Medium Color (4 to 9 inches in diameter)

• Best Male/Female Large Color (over 9 inches in diameter)

• Best Water Color

• Best Male / Female Arm Sleeve

• Best Casino / Gambling  

• Best Traditional

• Best Geometric/Ornamental Design

• Best Cover Up

• Best Overall Male

• Best Overall Female

10:00pm​

• Tattoo of the Day Color (Must be started and completed 11/5)

• Tattoo of the Day Black and Gray (Must be started and completed 11/5)

Sunday Nov. 6

​3:00pm - 5:00pm

• Best Color Flash

• Best Portrait

• Best Black & Gray Flash

• Best Male/Female Small Black and Gray (Under 4 inches in diameter)

• Best Male/Female Medium Black & Gray (4 to 9 inches in diameter)

• Best Male/Female Large Black and Gray (Over 9 inches in diameter)

• Best Male/Female Leg Sleeve

• Best Male/Female Hand

• Best Male/Female Back or Chest Piece

5:30pm

• Tattoo of the Day Color (Must be started and completed 11/6)

• Tattoo of the Day Black and Gray (Must be started and completed 11/6)

Contestants sign-up at the front ticketing booth and is $10 per category to enter. We do not ask for artist name when entering, to prevent chances of favoritism, etc.

The #ACTattooExpo tattoo contest is a huge part of the weekend. We'll see some stiff competition, and out of this world ink. Here is the list of categories. We're looking forward to seeing all of your bodies. $10 per entry, per category.  All tattoos entered in the contest (tattoo of the day is the exception) must be healed tattoos.

PINUP CONTEST

For years the Atlantic City Tattoo Expo has celebrated the immortal style and class of the Pin-Up Girl. So why would our return in 2021 be any different? We are excited to bring this classic contest to our new home at the Hard Rock Atlantic City. We are looking for your interpretation of a pin-up creative license is welcome. Participants will be judged on their overall pinup look, Q&A, and all-around attitude and style.

The contest will be happening on Saturday, November 5th at 8:15pm, Pinups can sign-up anytime between when the show starts on Friday, November 4th, and about 7:45pm on November 5th!

Sign-Ups for the Pin-Ups Contest are at the ticketing gate for the expo.

Prizes:
1st place $300 plus goodies
2nd Place $150 plus goodies
3rd Place $50 plus goodies

The Contest is part of the 3 day Atlantic City Tattoo Expo at the Hard Rock Casino & Hotel.