04.24 - 04.26
📍 Cloverdale Agriplex
Event Update: Postponed
The Fraser Valley Tattoo & Culture Show has been postponed.
Due to a number of outstanding exhibitor balances, the event would not come together in a way that reflects the standard we aim to deliver. Rather than move forward with an incomplete experience, we’ve made the decision to pause and reschedule.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
New dates are currently being finalized and will be announced soon.
All tickets will be honored for the rescheduled dates. If you’re unable to attend once new dates are announced, refund options will be made available.
Thank you for your continued support — we look forward to bringing you the full experience soon.
Dive into three action-packed days of tattoo and culture at the Cloverdale Agriplex! Featuring top-tier artists, live tattooing, vendors, food trucks and tattoo culture highlights across a vibrant atmosphere
tattoo contest categories
starting : Friday @ 8:30PM | Saturday @ 7:30PM | Sunday @ 4:30PM
Tattoo Contest Competition Information
How It Works:
Registration: Sign up at the show, registration is located near the stage.
Cut-Off: Entries close 10 minutes before each contest start time. No late entries will be accepted.
Entry Fee: $10 per entry. Artists may submit more than one tattoo and may enter multiple categories, provided each tattoo clearly fits the selected category.
Category Verification: All entries will be reviewed prior to each contest to ensure they meet the requirements of the selected category. If a tattoo is entered into the wrong category, it will be disqualified without a refund. Please choose your category carefully.
Judging: All judging takes place on stage. Please listen for announcements regarding upcoming categories.
Process: A panel of judges will review each tattoo and select the winners in each category, with seven Sunday categories awarding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Tattoo of the Day: Only one winner will be chosen per day. The tattoo must be completed at the show on the same day it is entered.
Awards: The winning artist receives a trophy for their studio — and, of course, bragging rights! 🏆
Category Entry: The same tattoo may be entered into multiple categories if it clearly fits the requirements of each category. Separate entry fees apply.
Category Guidelines:
Tattoo contests take place on stage throughout the weekend and run in order of the listed categories each day.
Registration is done at the show beside the stage and closes 10 minutes before each contest begins. Entry is $10 per tattoo, per category, and you’re welcome to enter multiple tattoos and multiple categories as long as each piece clearly fits.
Please make sure you are entering the correct category. If a tattoo is entered incorrectly, it may be moved or disqualified at the judges’ discretion. If you’re unsure where your piece fits, just ask — we’re happy to help.
Best Healed entries must be fully healed (no fresh work).
Small category entries must fit within an 8" x 11" area — if it doesn’t fit, it’s not considered small.
Tattoo entries (other than Tattoo of the Day) do not have to be completed at the show.
Tattoo of the Day must be started and completed at the show.
Tattoo of the Show must be done 100% at the show.
All tattoos are judged live on stage by our panel of judges. Please be near the stage ahead of your category, as contests run in order and no late entries will be accepted.