Conveniently located in central MA off the Mass Pike in Sturbridge - Live tattooing, piercing, tattoo contests, sideshow entertainment acts, local artisans, vendors and more! Award-winning tattoo artists from all over the country in one spot!

The Massachusetts Tattoo and Art Festival was founded in 2006 by Joe and Irene Peterson, owners of Zaza Ink and is held each year in Sturbridge, Massachusetts.

Schedule of Events

March 22, 2024

10am - Skin Class, Seminar Theater

1pm – Booth Inspections, all artists must be present

4pm - Show Opens

6:30pm - Tiny Girl Big Show

8pm - Contest sign-up closes

8:30pm - Contest Judging: Small and Medium B&G and Color categories, Tattoo of the Day

10pm - Show Closes

March 23, 2024

11am - Show Opens

1pm Tiny Girl Big Show

6:30pm - Tiny Girl Big Show

8:00pm - Contest Judging: B&G / Color Back Pieces, B&G / Color Sleeves, B&G / Color Portraits, Animal Portraits, Cover Up, Tattoo of the Day

10pm - Show Closes

March 24, 2024

11am - Show Opens

1pm - Tiny Girl Big Show

3:30pm - Contest Judging: B&G / Color Large & Jumbo size, Tattoo of the Day, Best of Show

Date: March 22-24, 2024

Time:
March 22, 2024 from 4:00pm to 10:00pm
March 23, 2024 from 11:00am to 10:00pm
March 24, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm

Location:
Sturbridge Host Hotel,
366 Main Street,
Sturbridge, MA 01566.

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