
The Longhorn State Tattoo Expo is a one-day tattoo convention on Friday, October 24, 2025. It is held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas. Attendees can watch live tattooing throughout the day as artists work on clients. The event floor has booths for tattoo artists and vendors selling apparel, aftercare products, and art. Tattoo competitions are a main feature, with categories like best of day and best large scale. Dallas has a strong tattoo scene with many studios specializing in American traditional, black and grey, and portrait work. The convention center is near many hotels, including the Omni Dallas Hotel and the Hyatt Regency. Parking is available in the convention center garage. Tickets are sold at the door. Attendees should bring cash for tattoos and vendors, and a valid ID for age verification. The convention center has food options inside.
The Longhorn State Tattoo Expo is a one-day tattoo convention happening on October 24, 2025. It is located at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, USA. This event focuses on live tattooing, with artists working on clients on the convention floor. It also features vendor booths selling art and merchandise, and tattoo competitions with judged categories. Dallas has a significant tattoo community known for its diverse styles, particularly American traditional and realistic black and grey work.
The event is on October 24, 2025. It is held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, located at 650 S Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202.
Attendees can watch artists perform live tattooing, browse vendor booths for art and supplies, and view tattoo competitions. Competitions often have categories for different styles and sizes.
Tickets are typically available for purchase at the door on the day of the event. Check the event's social media pages for any announced pre-sale options.
Bring cash for transactions with artists and vendors, as not all may accept cards. You must also bring a valid government-issued ID for age verification to enter.