April 23, 24, 25th 2027
The date is approaching fast and we’re making preparations. Don’t miss out!
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Live Tattooing from world class artists
50 award winning artists from across the US will be tattooing live all weekend.
Vendors and Food trucks
vendors including Urbans Edge, House of Black Apparel along with food trucks
Tattoo Contest and Awards
Little Chicago Tattoo Classic is proud to host our first tattoo contest. with categories including; Best black and grey, Best American traditional, most unique, and many more! Incredible awards and prizes will be given out to winning artists in each category
Tattoo Contest
Friday
Saturday
Saturday
Lettering
Small black and grey
Medium black and grey
Large black and grey
Tattoo of the day color
Tattoo of the day blak and grey
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Small color
Medium color
Large color
Surrealism
Anime
Most unique
Neo traditional
Japanese traditional
American traditional
Realism black and grey
Realism color
Tattoo of the day
Sunday
Saturday
Sunday
Style mashup
Black and grey color fusion
Best back piece
Best arm sleeve
Best leg sleeve
Best in show
Rules and Guidelines
All tattoos entered into contest must be started and finished at the show. Artists entering contests will be required to photograph the stencil on their clients to prove they started that day
Tattoo of the day
all entries for tattoo of the day must be started THAT DAY. Tattoos started the previous day may not be judged the following day
Sizing guide
Small- must fit inside a 4" x 4" square
Medium- 8" x 8"
Large- 12" x 12"
10$ entry fee for each tattoo
Artists may enter each tattoo into as many categories as they like
If you have any questions about the categories or where your tattoo belongs please ask the staff located at the front desk
Meet the artists!
Dusty Palmer
Born and raised in little chicago, Dusty Palmer is an award winning artist with over 20 years of tattoo experience
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