
The East Texas Tattoo Expo is a one-day tattoo convention scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025. It will be held at the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center in Longview, Texas. Attendees can watch live tattooing throughout the day as artists work on clients. The event floor will have booths from tattoo studios and vendors selling apparel, aftercare products, and art. There are typically tattoo competitions with categories like best of day and best traditional piece. Longview has a growing tattoo scene with several respected studios downtown. This event is a good opportunity to meet artists from East Texas and surrounding states. Tickets are sold at the door. Parking is available on site at the Maude Cobb center. The convention center is located near Interstate 20, with several hotels a short drive away. Bring cash for tattoos, vendors, and entry, though some may accept cards.
The East Texas Tattoo Expo is a one-day tattoo convention happening on October 10, 2025. It is held at the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center in Longview, Texas, USA. This event focuses on live tattooing, with artists from the region working on clients throughout the day. Attendees can browse vendor booths, watch tattoo competitions, and meet artists. Longview's tattoo scene is a central hub for American traditional and neo-traditional styles in East Texas, making this expo a key gathering for artists and collectors in the area.
The expo is on October 10, 2025. It is held at the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center located at 100 Grand Blvd, Longview, Texas.
You can watch artists doing live tattoos, browse booths from local studios and vendors, and see tattoo competitions. The event is focused on the craft and community of tattooing in East Texas.
Tickets are purchased at the door on the day of the event. The expo has not announced pre-sale tickets or a dedicated website for online sales.
Bring cash for entry, tattoos, and vendor purchases, though some may accept cards. You must have a valid government-issued ID to receive a tattoo. Do not bring outside food or drinks.