Tattoo Contests
The 17th Annual Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester, NH USA on July 25 – 27, 2025.
(2025 info coming soon)
5:00pm – 11:15pm
Tattoo Contest Registration Timeframe
11:30pm
Tattoo Contest Judging Begins
Plaques are awarded to both the winner and the artist that designed the winner’s piece.
Contests run in the order below:
Best Cover Up*
*Photo of previous tattoo must be presented
Best Half Sleeve Color
Arm or Leg
Best Half Sleeve Black and Grey
Arm or Leg
Best Floral
Standard Contest
Tattoo of the Day
1st Place – $100 cash prize!
2nd Place – $50 cash prize!
11:00am – 3:15pm
Tattoo Contest Registration Timeframe
3:30pm
Tattoo Contest Judging Begins
Plaques are awarded to both the winner and the artist that designed the winner’s piece.
Contests run in the order below:
Best Black and Grey
Small (4” x 4”)
Medium (8” x 8”)
Large (12” x 12”)
Best Color
Small (4” x 4”)
Medium (8” x 8”)
Large (12” x 12”)
Best Traditional
Small (4” x 4”)
Medium (8” x 8”)
Large (12” x 12”)
Best Portrait Color
Standard Contest
Best Portrait Black and Grey
Standard Contest
Best Body Piercing
Standard Contest
11:15pm
Tattoo of the Day Contest Registration Ends
11:30pm
Tattoo of the Day Contest Judging Begins
Tattoo of the Day
1st Place – $100 cash prize!
2nd Place – $50 cash prize!
12:00pm – 6:45pm
Tattoo Contest Registration Time frame
7:00pm
Tattoo Contest Judging Begins
Plaques are awarded to both the winner and the artist that designed the winner’s piece.
Contests run in the order below:
Best Sleeve Color
Arm or Leg
Best Sleeve Black and Grey
Arm or Leg
Best Chest Piece
Standard Contest
Best Back Piece
Standard Contest
Best Horror Color
Standard Contest
Best Horror Black and Grey
Standard Contest
Best Body Suit
Standard Contest
Tattoo of the Day
1st Place – $100 cash prize!
2nd Place – $50 cash prize!
Location
DoubleTree by Hilton
Use code LFT for the discounted group rate.