Dates: May 11th 2008

Event: CARNIVAL of SKIN

Location: Beban Park Auditorium, Nanaimo BC

Country: Canada

Reservations: Departure bay hotel 250.756.6678

Contact Information: krissi-steele 250.714.0096

Website: www.myspace.com/vitattooexpo

Notes: 1st EVER Vancouver Island Tattoo Expo & Art Contest~CARNIVAL of SKIN A massive one day show. Including 35 tattooists, body piercing, henna, temporary tattoos, vendors, bikes, entertainment, beer garden & more! Tickets only $10 NO MINORS.

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Dates: May 16-18, 2008

Event: Hell City Tattoo Festival

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Website: www.hellcitytattoofest.com

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Dates: May 16-18, 2008

Event: Skin Art Expo

Location: Glendale, AZ

Country: USA

Reservations: contact us for info.

Contact Information: gclarkson@highcaliberevents.com

Website: www.skinartexpo.com

Notes: This will be the biggest tattoo and piercing expo in the world. The show will be held in the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ. Over 150,000sf of exhibit space, filled with tattoo artists, vendors and enthusiasts. Booths are currently on sale and tickets go on sale 1/1/08. Visit www.skinartexpo.com or call (877) 255-6072 for all the show information.

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Dates: 16-18.May 2008

Event: 10th INTERNATIONAL TATTOO CONVENTION PRAGUE

Location: SPORT HALL SLAVIA PRAGUE, street VLADIVOSTOCKA 10 , PRAGUE

Country: CZECH REPUBLIC - PRAGUE

Reservations: alberton@netway.cz HOTEL SLAVIA

Contact Information: redandwhite@volny.cz

Website: www.tattoo-convention.cz

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Dates: May 16, 17, 18, 2008

Event: 11th Annual New York City Tattoo Convention

Location: New York City

Contact Information: nyctattoonyc@optonline.net

Website: www.nyctattooconvention.com

Notes: May 16th, 17th, & 18th 2008 is the 11th annual New York City Tattoo Convention at the Roseland Ballroom which will feature over eighty tattoo artists from around the world as well as piercing professionals and cool merchandise vendors. You definitely won't want to miss this year's show and the always exciting, alternative Sideshow Acts and Tattoo Contests. Be a part of tattoo history! All ages are welcome to attend. For more information visit us at www.nyctattooconvention.com or www.myspace.com/nyctattooconvention.com

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Dates: may 16-18 2008

Event: Lilac city tattoo expo

Location: Spokane convention center

Reservations: Rid Path Hotel, Spokane WA

Contact Information: hivetat2@msn.com

Website: www.lilaccitytattooexpo.com

Notes: Tattooing, Piercing, contest, art auction to benefit the boys and girls club, Art Fusion, side show entertainment. And much more.

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Dates: may 16-18 2008

Event: 2nd jimmywongtattoo world tattoo art festival

Location: pattaya(Bali-Hi Pier)

Country: thailand

Reservations: Manita Boutique Hotel

Contact Information: joy 66-84-757-8291 n 66-81-133-1241

Website: http://jimmywongtattoo.com

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Dates: JUNE 7 & 8, 2008

Event: 2ND ANNUAL AUGUSTA TATTOO EXPO

Location: Augusta Georgia

Country: United States

Reservations: Marriott Hotel 706 722-8900

Contact Information: 661-827-9302

Website: www.centralvalleytattoo.com

Notes: 2nd Annual Augusta Tattoo Expo June 7 & 8, 2008 @ the James Brown Center Over 60 artists from all over, Daily Tattoo Contest, Music, Custom Cars & Bikes, Food & Full Bar

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Dates: June7-8 2008

Event: 2nd annual Augusta Expo

Location: Augusta GA

Reservations: Marriott

Contact Information: Jack Overstreet jr

Website: www.centralvalleytattoo.com

Notes: please send reminder at show time or events callendar jack overstreet jr., 1665 Hwy. 1 North Swainsboro GA. 30401 478-237-4673 Thanks

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Dates: JUNE 1-14-15 2008

Event: 8TH VALENCIA TATTOO CONVENTION

Location: VALENCIA

Country: SPAIN

Contact Information: convencionvalencia@hotmail.com

Website: www.valenciatattooconvention.com

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Dates: June 13, 14 & 15

Event: All American Tattoo Festival

Location: Sacramento Convention Center 1301 J St., Sacramento, CA

Country: USA

Contact Information: mrcfbd@yahoo.com

Website: http://allamertatfest.com

Notes: Budweiser presents Forever Tattoo's Seventh Annual All American Tattoo Festival. The 2008 show features many top artists from all over the world. Spain, Italy, The UK, Canada, Japan, The Canary Islands, Belgium, Holland and the United States will be well represented at this year's show. The Festival will be held at the Sacramento Convention Center, 1301 "J" Street, Hall "C" in Sacramento, California. The dates for the 2008 show are June 13th, 14th and 15th. The hours will be Friday from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. There will be tattooing, tattoo contests, vendors, a Tattoo art show and entertainment by the worlds most tattooed man, Lucky Diamond Rich. For more information see our web site: www.allamertatfest.com or call 530-626-8383. $15 per day or $30 for a 3 day pass, 12 and under are free, and must be accompanied by an adult.

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Dates: June 27,28,29 2008

Event: 9th midleton tattoo show

Location: Midleton rugby club

Country: Ireland

Contact Information: ,a href="mailto:denisdennehy11@hotmail.com">denisdennehy11@hotmail.com

Website: www.myspace.com/midletontattoo

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Dates: July 11-13 2008

Event: Live Free Or Die Tattoo Expo

Location: Radisson Hotel Manchester, NH 03101

Reservations: 888-201-1718 www.radisson.com/manchesternh

Contact Information: (603) 413-5318 John or Grace

Website: www.livefreeordietattoo.com Notes: Welcome to the 2008 Live Free Or Die Tattoo Expo site. We would first like to thank everyone who participated in last year's event , it was a great success!! For the upcoming year of 2008 the expo will be held for 3 days instead of 2! The dates will be July 11th, 12th and 13th. This event is a family event for everyone of all ages! Children under the age of 16 will be allowed in for free!! There is going to be vendors and artists from all over the country with plenty for anyone from any walk of life. The website will be updated daily with new Tattoo Artists and Vendors that are going to be joining the Live Free Or Die Tattoo Family. Also for any updates or news letters join or mailing list. Any question please feel free to write an email to Info@livefreeordietattoo.com or call (603)413-5318

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Dates: July 18-20, 2008

Event: Body Art Expo

Location: Pomona , CA

Country: USA

Contact Information: 626-961-6522

Website: www.bodyartexpo.com

Notes: The return of the World Famous BODY ART EXPO to POMONA FAIRGROUNDS!! This was the one that started it all!!!!

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Dates: July 25th- 27th 2008

Event: The Des Moines Tattoo Festival

Location: Des Moines, IA

Country: USA

Reservations: Embassy Suites Downtown: 515-244-1700

Contact Information: atlasirons@yahoo.com

Website: www.dsmtattoofestival.com

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Dates: June 27-29, 2008

Event: Body Art Expo

Location: CHICAGO , ILL

Country: USA

Contact Information: 626-961-6522

Website: www.bodyartexpo.com

Notes: The World Famous BODY ART EXPO is coming to NAVY PIER, in CHICAGO ILL!! Come see what they are ALL talking about!!!

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Dates: August 8th, 9th, and 10th 2008

Event: 3rd Annual OKC Tattoo Convention

Location: Oklahoma City, Ok

Reservations: Biltmore Hotel 405-947-7681

Contact Information: firstamendmenttattoo@gmail.com

Website: www.okctattooconvention.com

Notes: Fatco presents the 3rd Annual OKC Tattoo Convention. For booking information you may call 405-245-8787 or email to firstamendmenttattoo@gmail.com Admission is $15 per day or $30 for weekend passes. Children 12 and under get in free.

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Dates: 22.-24.08.2008

Event: 2nd Styrian Tattoo & Hotrod-Show

Location: forumKloster Gleisdorf

Country: Austria

Reservations: Hotel Ochensberger

Contact Information: info@styriantattooshow

Website: www.styriantattooshow.com

Notes: 2nd Styrian Tattoo & Hotrod-Show 22.-24. August 2008 Location: forumKloster Gleisdorf, Austria Organizer:Andy & Yvonne from Mystery touch Tattoo Artists: Mario Barth, Robert Hernandez, Aaron Bell, Bernie Luther, Nikkuhori, Benjamin Moss, Liorcifer, Errol from Inkstitution, Eddie from Borneo Ink, Vatea, and many more Big Hotrod-Show and Speedrace

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Dates: SEPTEMBER 5-6-7 2008

Event: 2 ND CASTELLON TATTOO CONVENTION

Location: CASTELLON

Country: SPAIN

Contact Information: castellontattoo@hotmail.com

Website: www.castellontattooconvention.com

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Dates: September 12-14, 2008

Event: Jacksonville Tattoo Convention

Location: Wyndham Riverwalk

Country: US

Reservations: 904-396-5100

Contact Information: daughertyjack@hotmail.com

Website: www.conventionpros.com

Notes: 4th annual Jacksonville Tattoo Convention. Great times for everyone!!

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Dates: Sept. 19th- 21st, 2008

Event: Denver Tattoo Convention

Location: Denver, Colorado

Reservations: Adam's Mark Hotel Phone #1-800-444-ADAM

Contact Information: Chris & Krisha J'ToT Phone# 1-720-427-7691

Website: www.denvertattooconvention.com

Notes: Join us in the heart of downtown Denver, Colorado for a professional and artistic experience. Music-Tattooing-Piercing-Jewelry-Art Gallery-Tattoo Merch.- And More... Sept. 19th- 21st, 2008 Adam's Mark Hotel 1550 Court Pl. Denver, CO 80202

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Dates: September 19,20 & 21 2008

Event: Idaho Tattoo Expo The Ink Within

Location: Expo Idaho 5610 Glenwood

Country: United States

Reservations: Check Web Site

Contact Information: Brian 1-208-283-5657

Website: www.idahotattooexpo.com

Notes: Three Slam Packed Days of Tattooing, Piercing, Music, live entertainment including Midget wrestling - see more at www.microwrestling.com - more info to be announced on web site. This year a portion or the door fee will go directly back to the artists and venders. This will make it more affordable for you out of staters to come in for a killer show. Make $ Tattooing and Make $ for everey person that goes through the doors. All we ask is that you tell evereyone you know that you will be at The Idaho Tattoo Expo through myspace and Inked nation. For More Info Call contact # above

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Dates: Sep 27-28 2008

Event: ASSEN tattoo convention

Location: Assen

Country: Nederland

Reservations: see convention site

Contact Information: via convention site

Website: www.tattooconventieassen.nl

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Dates: 3-4 October 2008

Event: The IVth ANNUAL Lviv International TATTOO CONVENTION

Location: Lviv, Ukraine, Recreation park it. B.Khmelnitskogo, "Romantic"

Country: Ukraine

Contact Information: gipertattoo@ukr.net

Website: www.gipertattoo.lviv.ua

Notes: The IVth ANNUAL Lviv International TATTOO CONVENTION "GIPER TATTOO". 3-4 October 2008, Lviv, Ukraine

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Dates: October 3-5, 2008

Event: Milwaukee beer City Tattoo Convention

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Reservations: Wyndham Milwaukee Airport & Convention Center

Contact Information: 800.541.8239

Website: www.tattooedkingpin.com

Notes: October 3-5 Milwaukee Beer City Tattoo Convention. Milwaukee, WI at the Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel & Convention Center. Hotel Res.(800)558.3862 (mention the Milwaukee Tattoo Arts Convention). Info: ph- (800)541.8239 or go to www.tattooedkingpin.com />
Beer City Convention

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Dates: October 16, 17, 18, and 19, 2008

Event: Dragon Edong 2ND Saipan International Tatu & Arts Festival 2008

Location: Pacific Islands Club

Country: Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

Website: www.saipantatufest.com

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Dates: October 18 & 19, 2008

Event: Evian tattoo show

Location: Evian les Bains

Country: France

Contact Information: evian@tattoo-passion.com

Website: www.evantattoo.com

Notes: International tattoo convention - Evian is located in France, near Switzerland, Germany and Italy. About 80 famous artists will be there : you'll find details and informations on our website. This event is created by Tattoo Passion, first bodyart e-zine in France.

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Dates: OCTOBER 18 & 19, 2008

Event: 5th ANNUAL BAKERSFIELD TATTOO EXPO

Location: Bakersfield, Ca

Country: United States

Reservations: Holiday Inn Select (661) 323-1900

Contact Information: 661-827-9302

Website: www.centralvalleytattoo.com

Notes: 5th ANNUAL BAKERSFIELD TATTOO EXPO OCTOBER 18 & 19, 2008 @ the RABOBANK CONVENTION CENTER Over 70 Artists from around the country. Daily Tattoo Contest, Music, Custom Cars & Bikes & a Full Bar

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Dates: October 23-26, 2008

Event: Paradise Tattoo Gathering

Location: Jiminy Peak Resort, Hancock, MA

Country: USA

Reservations: Call (413) 738-5500

Contact Information: 413.527.6574

Website: www.tattoogathering.com

Notes: Hosted by TattooNOW and Neuma Tattoo Machines

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Dates: Oct. 31, Nov. 1 & 2 2008

Event: Maniac Madness Tattoo Expo

Location: Portland Maine

Country: United States

Reservations: Howard Johnson #207-774-5861

Contact Information: Pins and Needles Tattoo #207-774-8282

Notes: For Artist and Vender info e mail tat2u8282@yahoo.com

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Dates: October 31-November 2, 2008

Event: 16th Annual Meeting of the Marked

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Country: United States

Reservations: Radisson Hotel Greentree -412-922-8400

Contact Information: 412-531-5319 or tazinger@comcast.net

Website: http://meetingofthemarked.com

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Dates: November 14-16, 2008

Event: Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention

Location: Chicago, IL

Reservations: Hyatt Regency Chicago

Contact Information: 800.541.8239

Website: www.tattooedkingpin.com

Notes: November 14-16 Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention. Chicago, IL at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Hotel res.-(312)565.1234 (mention the Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention). Info: (800)541.8239 or go to www.tattooedkingpin.com />
http://www.tattooedkingpin.com/beercity2007/main.html

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Dates: NOVEMBER 21-23, 2008

Event: 4TH ANNUAL GREATER KENTUCKY TATTOO & PIERCING EXPO

Location: MARRIOTT LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN 280 WEST JEFFERSON LOUISVILLE, KY 40202

Reservations: 502-627-5045 OR WWW.MARRIOTT.COM

Contact Information: SARA AT 859-327-6148 OR 859-881-5353 OR kytattooexpo@yahoo.com

Website: www.castleofcolor.com

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Dates: JAN 15 - 18 2009

Event: 14th Annual International Marked For Life Female Tattoo Artist Expo

Location: Sheridan Hotel & Conference Center

Country: Orlando Florida USA

Reservations: 407-859=2711

Contact Information: Deana Lippens 407-568-9200

Website: http://deanaskinart.com

Notes: New hotel, back in Orlando by the airport, Free shuttle.

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Dates: March 5, 6, 7, 2009

Event: The Hatter Remain's 1st Reunion

Location: The Merry Manor, Portland Maine

Country: USA

Reservations: 207-774-6151

Contact Information: Deana Lippens @ 407-568-9200

Website: http://deanaskinart.com

Notes: A toast to Lou Robbins for putting on the Mad Hatter's Tea Party for 20 years, The 1st Reunion is a FREE tattooing party, several of it's past artist will be tattooing for 3 days, The hotel will be offering a $69.00 room rate if you come stay for the weekend.

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Dates: March 13-15, 2009

Event: 7th Annual Lady Luck Tattoo Arts Expo

Location: Reno, Nevada

Country: United States

Reservations: Circus Circus Hotel & Casino - 866-447-7728

Contact Information: 412-531-5319 or tazinger@comcast.net

Website: http://ladylucktattooexpo.com

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Dates: May 2-3 2009

Event: Tiger Rose Tattoo Festival

Location: Santa Maria Fairpark Santa Maria, Ca

Country: USA

Reservations: Santa Maria Inn (805) 928-7777

Contact Information: veronicaav1@aol.com or (805) 705-0903

Website: www.myspace.com/tigerrosetattoo

Notes: Tiger Rose Tattoo Presents The Central Coast Tattoo Festival in Santa Maria, Ca. Cinco de Mayo weekend May 2-3 2009. This will be an event for tattoo artists thrown by local tattoo artists. All are welcome to join us for Tattooing, Music, custom cars, bikes, daily contests, beautiful weather and more. For Artist and Vendor info e-mail veronicaav1@aol.com or call (805)705-0903