Tattoo Contests
The 14th Annual Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo will be hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester, NH USA on July 22 – 24, 2022. Below you will find the full schedule of tattoo contests and categories (subject to change):
2022 Contests
5:00pm – 11:15pm
Tattoo Contest Registration Timeframe
11:30pm
Tattoo Contest Judging Begins
Plaques are awarded to both the winner and the artist that designer the winner’s piece.
Contests run in the order below:
Best Cover Up*
*Photo of previous tattoo must be presented
Best Half Sleeve
Arm or Leg
Best Floral
Standard Contest
Tattoo of the Day
1st Place – $100 cash prize!
2nd Place – $50 cash prize!
11:00am – 3:15pm
Tattoo Contest Registration Timeframe
3:30pm
Tattoo Contest Judging Begins
Plaques are awarded to both the winner and the artist that designer the winner’s piece.
Contests run in the order below:
Best Black and Grey
Small (4” x 4”)
Medium (8” x 8”)
Large (12” x 12”)
Best Color
Small (4” x 4”)
Medium (8” x 8”)
Large (12” x 12”)
Best Traditional
Small (4” x 4”)
Medium (8” x 8”)
Large (12” x 12”)
Best Portrait Color
Standard Contest
Best Portrait Black and Grey
Standard Contest
Best Body Piercing
Standard Contest
9:45pm
Tattoo of the Day Contest Registration Ends
10:00pm
Tattoo of the Day Contest Judging Begins
Tattoo of the Day
1st Place – $100 cash prize!
2nd Place – $50 cash prize!
12:00pm – 6:45pm
Tattoo Contest Registration Timeframe
7:00pm
Tattoo Contest Judging Begins
Plaques are awarded to both the winner and the artist that designer the winner’s piece.
Contests run in the order below:
Best Sleeve
Arm or Leg
Best Chest Piece
Standard Contest
Best Back Piece
Standard Contest
Best Horror Color
Standard Contest
Best Horror Black and Grey
Standard Contest
Best Body Suit
Standard Contest
Tattoo of the Day
1st Place – $100 cash prize!
2nd Place – $50 cash prize!
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Available here or at the door all weekend.
Use Presale Code BUYNOW to save $5!
’20 + ’21 tix are honored.
If you can’t attend the rescheduled 2022 show and want to request a refund, please contact us.