NJ Tattoo Convention — Aug 7-9 Weekend

Villain Arts is bringing its Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash to the Wildwoods Convention Center from Friday, August 7, through Sunday, August 9, according to the event organizer and Wildwoods tourism listings. The three-day event is scheduled at 4501 Boardwalk in Wildwood and will feature tattoo artists, vendors, live entertainment and on-site tattooing. Tickets were listed as still available online and at the door as of Thursday on the organizer’s event page. Admission is priced at $20 for one day or $40 for a three-day pass, with free entry for children under 12. ### Where is the convention being held this weekend? The Wildwoods Convention Center at 4501 Boardwalk is the site of the event, according to Villain Arts and the Wildwoods tourism calendar. The convention runs on the Jersey Shore in Wildwood, New Jersey, rather than at multiple venues across the state. Wildwoods’ official event listing describes the Beach Bash as a three-day tattoo convention with artists, contests and merchandise vendors. (villainarts.com) Villain Arts’ page identifies the same venue and says the event is live, with tickets available both online and at the door. ### What can attendees expect inside? Live tattooing is central to the weekend program, according to Villain Arts and a PhillyVoice events listing. (villainarts.com) Attendees can get tattooed on-site, watch artists work, and browse booths selling tattoo-related merchandise, apparel, jewelry and artwork. The entertainment lineup includes stage acts alongside tattoo competitions, Villain Arts says. (villainarts.com) The organizer lists performers including Birds of Prey, the Cenobyte Suspension Crew, Cruella Morgan, Dr. Blasphemy, Captain & Maybelle, Verona Fink, James Maltman and Camille Zamboni. PhillyVoice said the weekend also includes competitions and opportunities for spectators who do not plan to get tattooed. (wildwoodsnj.com) ### Which artists and guests are listed? Cleen Rock One is among the featured guests listed for the Wildwood show. Villain Arts also names AL Fliction, Javier Davila, Nikki Harris, Jen Tattoos, AlexTattoosNC, Jimmy Dalessio, Nico Perez, Edwin Rios and Kelsey Lorrae among participating artists and vendors. PhillyVoice’s events coverage said the show would bring together tattoo artists from across the country. (villainarts.com) Villain Arts’ event page separately lists international artists including Stefano Mazza and Alessandro Pennella. ### How much are tickets and when are the doors open? One-day admission is $20 and a three-day pass is $40, according to Villain Arts. (villainarts.com) Children younger than 12 are admitted free. Friday hours are listed as 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the Wildwoods tourism page, while Villain Arts’ ticket section separately lists Friday show times as 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. (villainarts.com) Saturday hours are listed as 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday hours as 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on both pages. ### Where can people check details before going? Villain Arts says tickets can be purchased online or at the door, and its event page includes the lineup, show information and venue details. (villainarts.com) The organizer also lists parking information, saying there are more than 800 parking spots on the property and additional private lots nearby. Friday, August 7, is the opening day for the Wildwood event, and Villain Arts’ page says the show continues through Sunday, August 9. The organizer’s site and Wildwoods’ tourism listing both carry schedule and venue information for attendees planning the weekend trip. (villainarts.com)