JULY 24-27 (4 DAYS OF TATTOOS) • Ink the Bay 5 Tattoo Convention •
SADDLEBROOK RESORT • 5700 Saddlebrook Way. • Tampa Fl •
JULY 24-27 (4 DAYS OF TATTOOS) • Ink the Bay 5 Tattoo Convention •
SADDLEBROOK RESORT • 5700 Saddlebrook Way. • Tampa Fl •
🎨 Family Fun Meets Creative Exploration
This isn’t just a tattoo convention — it’s a hands-on art experience for all ages.
🧩 From make-it-and-take-it stations to VR gaming, tufting workshops, giant board games, and even The Book Rescuers reading nook — there’s something for every member of the family.
✨ Explore:
• Giant Board Games
• Face painting & henna
• Fairy hair & caricatures
• Puzzle play & arcade fun
• Craft zones, shopping & more
Come create, laugh, and discover together — because at Ink the Bay, the whole family is part of the story.
🎯 Over 100 Fresh & Healed Tattoo Competition Categories!
From Thursday to Sunday, the needle meets the spotlight.
💥 Check out the Tattoo Contest tab for times & categories — and thank you for watching the art come alive!
🔥 Fresh Tattoos: Live & Unfiltered
Thursday–Sunday, watch jaw-dropping tattoos come to life from start to finish.
🎯 Daily Best of Day winners & the ultimate Best of Show finale.
🎟️ Grab a front-row seat — this is a popcorn-worthy moment!
50 Healed Categories!
🛡️ Healed Tattoos Take the Spotlight
A celebration for the true tattoo collectors and enthusiasts.
Bring your artist or just bring the canvas — but the ink must be fully healed. No scabs, no shine, no fresh work.
This is where longevity meets legacy.
🎨 A Curated Fusion of Mastery
From woodwork to welding, sculpture to glassblowing, this gallery is a celebration of form, fire, and craftsmanship. Each piece is hand-selected to inspire awe. Do not miss this experience.
💫 The Fashion Presentation
Style takes center stage in a curated showcase led by Chris Applegate, Art4Wear, Sabra Fashion, Show Your Ink, and more — all within a four-day immersive experience.
✨ Our four fashion focal points:
• Cosplay Couture
• Swimwear Statements
• Pin-Up Revival
• Designer Edge
This is not just a fashion show — this is a presentation of presence, identity, and bold expression.
