Pensacola Ink Masters Tattoo Expo
- Dates
- Jan 8 to 10, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Pensacola Interstate Fair, Building 1 (Expo Hall)
- Price
- $25 to $40
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 12, 2026
Pensacola Ink Masters Tattoo Expo returns to Pensacola, FL, Jan 8 to 10, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
One stop on a circuit of 20 conventions run to the same format by Ink Masters Tattoo Show.
Age, licensing and hygiene
The BBP certificate line is published once for the whole circuit on a form that serves every stop
This stop's event page says all ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult, and anyone getting tattooed must be 18 and over with a valid ID
The organizer's own requirement, on its individual artist inquiry form, is that all artists and piercers must have an approved BBP certificate
The experience
What's special
The Pensacola Ink Masters Tattoo Expo is the 11th annual Pensacola Tattoo Expo, held January 8 to 10, 2027 in Building 1 (Expo Hall) at the Pensacola Interstate Fair. Over 100 award winning tattoo artists from around the country work live all weekend in styles from realism and traditional to black and grey and color, and two free tattoos are raffled each day, with $1,200 worth of free tattoos across the weekend.
How it works
Hours are 1pm to 10pm on Friday, 11am to 10pm on Saturday and 11am to 9pm on Sunday. A day pass is $25 and a 3 day weekend pass is $40, with $5 off before 5pm on Friday. All ages are welcome with children accompanied by an adult, and ages 16 and under enter free with a parent. Tattoos are done on the spot for anyone 18 or over with a valid ID.
Who it suits
This suits adults looking for a new tattoo from a large walk-up floor of working artists, and spectators who enjoy watching tattoo work and contests. Families can come along, since all ages are welcome, but only visitors 18 and over can be tattooed or enter the free tattoo raffle.
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What happens on the floor
Pieces go on in the open, start to finish. You can watch, and talk to artists between clients.
Finished and same-day work is judged on stage in named categories, usually late in the day.
Piercers work alongside the tattoo booths. The same questions apply: age, ID, sterilisation and aftercare.
Machines, inks, aftercare, art and clothing. Aimed at artists, but open to anyone through the door.
Getting tattooed here
Admission gets you through the door, not into a chair. Tattoo work is arranged with the artist, not with the show.
No booking system or artist directory is published, so there is no way to pre-book from the official site
Walk up is the model. Artists work on the spot across a range of styles, and visitors turn up and find the right one
Who is tattooing
The artist lineup hasn't been announced yet.
Contests and judging
How entries work
Entry $10 per tattoo per piece.
Entry is $10 per tattoo with unlimited entries. Sign up is in person at the show, and the canvas must be present to be critiqued by three judges. The organizer's home page lists the categories by day; its information page says the canvas must be present at 8 pm, while the home page's last call times are earlier (see the sessions)
How entries work
Entry Free per piece.
Two free tattoos are raffled each day, with $1,200 worth of free tattoos across the weekend and the winner choosing among the attending artists. Entry is free with the purchase of an entrance pass; entrants must be 18, present to win and hold a valid ID
Around the tattooing
Also running
- Live on-the-spot tattooingOver 100 award winning tattoo artists from around the country work live all weekend, in styles from realism and traditional to black and grey and color
- Live piercingThe organizer's information page says tattoo artists and piercers work live on the spot all weekend. Circuit-wide wording
- Tattoo contest last call, Friday and SaturdaySign ups 7:15 pm, judging 7:30 pm. The organizer says times may be pushed back but will not be earlier than listed. Circuit-wide
- Tattoo contest last call, SundaySign ups 5:45 pm, judging 6:00 pm. Circuit-wide
- Free tattoo raffle drawsRaffles run Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Sign ups start at noon each day and winners are called at 4 pm and 6 pm, or 3 pm and 5 pm on Sunday. Must be present to win. Circuit-wide
What it costs
Admission is the only price the show sets. Tattoo work is priced by each artist and paid to them directly, so agree the price before the machine starts.
Extras, bought separately
Tattoo competition entry: A contest entry fee, not admission and not the price of a tattoo.
If you are exhibiting
Booth and vendor fees are what the show charges artists and traders. They are not visitor prices.
The organizer publishes no booth price; artists go through an inquiry form. Artist side, not a visitor price
No vendor price is published. Trader side, not a visitor price
Admission prices are the event page's own: $25 a day, $40 for the 3 day pass, $5 off before 5pm on Friday. The $10 contest entry is not a visitor admission price
Hours and the floor
The show is in Building 1 (Expo Hall) at the Pensacola Interstate Fair, 6655 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32526
Laid out as Building 1 (Expo Hall).
Getting there
How do I get to Pensacola Ink Masters Tattoo Expo?
By car
Most people drive to Pensacola Ink Masters Tattoo Expo. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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Where
Venue
Pensacola Interstate Fair, Building 1 (Expo Hall)
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Pensacola Ink Masters Tattoo Expo?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 3
4735 Mobile Highway, Pensacola, FL 32506
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2591 Wilde Lake Boulevard, Pensacola, FL 32526
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates4540 Mobile Highway, Pensacola, FL 32505
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 1
161 Airport Lane, Pensacola, 32504
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
Price history and tiers
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Quick answers
When is Pensacola Ink Masters Tattoo Expo 2027?
Jan 8 to 10, 2027
How much are Pensacola Ink Masters Tattoo Expo tickets?
$25 to $40 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Pensacola Ink Masters Tattoo Expo held?
Pensacola Interstate Fair, Building 1 (Expo Hall), Pensacola, FL.