The Wildwoods Convention Center will be transformed into a showcase of tattoo artistry. (Photo courtesy of Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority)
The 15th annual Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash is set for Friday, August 8, through Sunday, August 10, at the Wildwoods Convention Center.
Presented by Rebel Image Tattoo and Villain Arts, the event promises to transform the oceanfront arena into a showcase of ink, artistry and self-expression.
The Tattoo Beach Bash will bring tattoo artists, entertainers and vendors of all kinds to the Wildwoods for a weekend full of events. The convention will host world-class tattoo artists with open availability to tattoo clients, tattoo contests for new or existing work, live entertainment and body art displays.
Over 200 different artists from across the country will be attending and looking to create stunning designs right before spectators’ eyes – from intricate black-and-gray masterpieces to bold and colorful work.
Some artists might already be familiar to attendees, such as Ink Master contestants Aaron Is, Don Peddicord, Caroline Evans, Big Jaz, Al Fliction, Mystical Mike and Anwon Boneface Johnson. Other well-known artists include Trocon Talhouk and Charles Whitfield from VH1. Featured artists Jack Hatchet and Kasey Gonzalez will also be in attendance.
Interspersed among the tattoo artists are vendors offering unique apparel, jewelry, tattoo-related merchandise, oddities and art pieces. There will also be tattoo contests every day of the Beach Bash in a variety of tattoo categories, where the winners take home trophies.
The live entertainment will add to the show’s exciting atmosphere, including a contortionist archer, the sword-swallowing Captain and Maybelle from America’s Got Talent, Verona Fink doing a burlesque sideshow performance, performer James Maltman (who has starred alongside the Ringling Brothers), and live suspension artists from Cenobyte.
Hours for the convention are noon to 11 p.m. on Friday, August 8; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, August 9; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 10. One-day passes are $20 and three-day passes cost $40. Children under 12 years old are admitted free.
For pre-sale tickets, additional information about the Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash, and to view the full list of artists, vendors and entertainment, visit https://villainarts.com/
