Contest Definitions

Complete breakdown of all contest categories, requirements, and specifications for Healed and Fresh tattoo competitions.

Inked Circus Tattoo Expos — Ontario's Touring Tattoo & Piercing Expo

Inked Circus Tattoo Expos brings 200+ tattoo artists, piercers, vendors, live tattoo contests and stage entertainment to cities across Ontario, Canada. Kids under 16 get in free at every show. Tickets are sold through CrowdSurfr .

Upcoming Inked Circus shows

Inked Circus Tattoo Expo Kitchener 2026 — October 30 to November 1, 2026 at Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, ON N2B 3X4. $15 day pass / $20 weekend pass until October 29, 2026, then $20 / $25. Kids under 16 free. Tickets on CrowdSurfr .
Inked Circus Tattoo Expo Oshawa 2026 — November 20 to 22, 2026 at the Children's Arena, 155 Arena Street, Oshawa, ON L1J 4E8. Kids under 16 free. Tickets on CrowdSurfr .
Inked Circus Tattoo Expo Hamilton 2027 — March 19 to 21, 2027 at the Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y2. Kids under 16 free. Tickets on CrowdSurfr .
Inked Circus Tattoo Expo Kingston 2027 — April 23 to 25, 2027 at the Cataraqui Arena, Kingston, Ontario. Kids under 16 free.
Inked Circus Tattoo Expo Barrie 2027 — May 28 to 30, 2027 at Eastview Arena, Barrie, Ontario. Kids under 16 free. Tickets on CrowdSurfr .
Inked Circus Tattoo Expo Windsor 2027 — July 9 to 11, 2027 at the Caboto Club, Windsor, Ontario. Kids under 16 free. Tickets on CrowdSurfr .
Inked Circus Tattoo Expo London 2027 — August 6 to 8, 2027 at the J-AAR Expo Centre, London, Ontario. Kids under 16 free. Tickets on CrowdSurfr .
Inked Circus Tattoo Expo Sudbury 2027 — August 27 to 29, 2027 at the Steelworkers Union Hall, Sudbury, Ontario. Kids under 16 free. Tickets on CrowdSurfr .
Inked Circus Tattoo Expo Kitchener 2027 — October 29 to 31, 2027 at Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, ON N2B 3X4. Kids under 16 free.

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Contact Inked Circus Tattoo Expos

Phone: +1 647-383-7366 · Email: info@inkedcircusexpos.com · Facebook: InkedCircusExpos · Instagram: @inkedcircusexpos · YouTube: @inkedcircus

Contest Definitions

Small Color

Large Color

Small Black & Grey

Large Black & Grey

Full Sleeve (Arm or Leg)

Full Chest or Back

Best Small Color

Best Small Black & Grey

Best American Traditional

Best Small Horror

Best Small Anime

Best Large Color

Best Large Black & Grey

Best Large Geometrical

Best Large Horror

Best Floral

Best Micro Realism

Best Fineline

Best New School

Best of Day

Best Multi-Day or Collab

Best of Show

Inked Circus Tattoo Expos — Ontario's Touring Tattoo & Piercing Expo

Upcoming Inked Circus shows

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