Body Art Expo – Travelling Tattoo Convention in 2010

We got such a great response back in June when we covered the Body Art Expo in Pomona, California, that for next year we wanted to be ahead the game. The sensational tattoo, body art and lifestyle convention is hitting the road in 2010 with four major destinations on the tour. Time it right and be in Pomona, San Francisco, Houston or Chicago for an unforgettable show.

The Body Art Expo is a lot of things. It’s a raucous party, it’s a get-together with friends old and new, and it’s a celebration of a culture that goes beyond skin, heritage and upbringing. But most importantly, it’s a place to meet more than 300 tattoo artists from renowned studios all over the nation. Talk to them, watch them work, and finally see what they can do for you.

You don’t have to get a tattoo, or even have one, to enjoy the Body Art Expo. You can kill lots of time simply admiring the artwork, whether it’s pinned up in an artist display or it’s walking around on the back of a scantily-clad female (who tend to show up in droves).

Extracurricular entertainment is non-stop. Concerts, live demonstrations, food, drink, dancing and a full host of contests keep the hall buzzing all day. Tattoo contests you expect – they reward 19 categories – but that’s really just the beginning. There’s a fashion contest, hot stud contest, hot babe contest, “win a tattoo” contest and all kinds of prize giveaways for you less competitive types.

Prices for the 2010 expos haven’t been listed. The 2009 tickets cost $50 for three days, $25 for 1 day, so expect something like that. Each event runs from Friday to Sunday with one, two, and three-day passes available. Of course, all dates, prices and whatnot are subject to change. Learn more here.

There are four conventions in the first half of 2010. Below you’ll find the date and address information, along with hotel recommendations by USA Travel Guide:

Body Art Expo in Pomona, California
January 22-24, 2010
Pomona Fairplex
1101 W. McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA, 91768
Hotels: Radisson Suites Covina Hotel

Body Art Expo in San Francisco, California
March 19-21, 2010
Cow Palace
2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA, 94104
Hotels: Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf Hotel
           Holiday Inn Express Fisherman’s Wharf

Body Art Expo in Houston, Texas
May 21-23, 2010
Reliant Center
One Reliant Park, Houston, TX, 77054
Hotels: Crowne Plaza Houston Downtown Hotel

Body Art Expo in Chicago, Illinois
June 25-27, 2010
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611
Hotels: Silversmith Hotel & Suites | Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Magnificent Mile

As the events draw nearer, we’ll probably be back for a follow-up blog, but for those of you who have to set your vacation days early in the year, keep the Body Art Expo in mind. Have a great time!

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