Milwaukee Tattoo Arts Festival #15
The Milwaukee Tattoo Arts Festival is a one-day tattoo convention on Friday, October 3, 2025. It is held at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is the 15th edition of the event. Attendees can watch live tattooing throughout the day as artists work on clients. There are competitions for different tattoo styles, like best portrait or best traditional piece. The floor has booths for tattoo artists and vendors selling apparel, aftercare products, and art. Milwaukee has a strong tattoo community with many studios specializing in American traditional and neo-traditional styles. Tickets are sold at the door. The Baird Center has parking garages nearby. The venue is close to hotels like the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. Bring a valid ID for age verification and cash for easier transactions with some artists and vendors.
Event Highlights
The Milwaukee Tattoo Arts Festival is a one-day tattoo convention held on October 3, 2025. It takes place at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. This event, now in its 15th year, features live tattooing on the convention floor, competitions for various tattoo categories, and numerous vendor booths selling art and merchandise. Milwaukee has a long-standing tattoo history, making this festival a key gathering for artists and collectors in the Midwest.