Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival #6
The Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival is a one-day tattoo convention on Friday, September 12, 2025. It is held at Harrah's Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. This is the sixth edition of the event. Attendees can watch live tattooing throughout the day as artists work on clients. The convention floor has booths from tattoo artists and vendors selling apparel, aftercare products, and art. Tattoo competitions are often a feature, where artists submit their work for judging in categories like best of day or best traditional piece. Asheville has a notable tattoo scene with studios specializing in American traditional, blackwork, and illustrative styles. The venue is near many hotels and restaurants. Parking is available in city garages and lots. Tickets are sold at the door. You should bring cash for tattoos, tips, and vendor purchases, and a valid ID for age verification.
Event Highlights
The Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival is a one-day tattoo convention. It takes place on September 12, 2025, at the Harrah's Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. This event is the sixth edition of the festival. It features live tattooing on the convention floor, artist and vendor booths, and tattoo competitions. Asheville has a strong tattoo community known for its support of American traditional and custom illustrative work, making this a solid regional event for collectors and artists.