9th Battlefield Tattoo Expo

The 2026 9th Battlefield Tattoo Expo features daily tattoo competitions. Friday's contest categories include Best Color, Best Black And Grey, Neck Or Face, Hand, Asian Inspired, Geometric/Dotwork, Original Flash, and Black Work, concluding with Tattoo Of The Day (1st Only). Saturday features an extensive list: Small Black And Grey, Large Black And Grey, Small Color, Large Color, Black And Grey Portrait, Color Portrait, American Traditional, Back Piece, Arm Or Leg Sleeve, Lettering, Chest Piece, Realism, Fineline, Comic Or Anime, Neotraditional, American Pride, Floral, and Collaboration (1st Only), and Tattoo Of The Day (1st Only). Sunday wraps up with Best Black And Grey, Best Color, Horror Themed, Coverup, Overall Male (1st Only), Overall Female (1st Only), Most Unusual (1st Only), Peoples Choice, and Tattoo Of The Day (1st Only). Concluding with Best In Show (1st Only).