🌸 4th Annual Spring West Virginia Tattoo Expo
April 10–12, 2026 — Morgantown Event Center, Marriott at Waterfront Place
Event Info: wvtattooexpo.com/spring-wv-tattoo-expo/
The 2026 Spring West Virginia Tattoo Expo returns April 10–12 at the stunning Morgantown Event Center, located inside the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place—your destination for a full weekend of ink, artistry, and unforgettable experiences.
Expo Hours
Friday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎟 Passes Available at the Door (April 10–12)
Day Pass: $20
Weekend Pass: $50
$5 Discount with Student or Military ID
Jump the line at the door with Online “Express Passes” via ShowClix:
https://www.showclix.com/event/wvtattooexpospring4
🔥 What to Expect
With over 200 certified tattoo artists, live on-site tattooing & piercing, a massive vendor marketplace, tattoo contests all weekend, and the Miss Tattooed West Virginia Pageant, this is West Virginia’s premier tattoo event of the year.
⚠️ Artist Updates
See attending artists here:
wvtattooexpo.com/spring-wv-tattoo-expo/artists-spring/
🏆 TATTOO CONTEST SCHEDULE & AWARDS
Friday
Small Color
Small Black & Gray
Portrait
Tattoo of the Day (B&G): 10 PM
Tattoo of the Day (Color): 10 PM
Saturday
Sleeve
Large Color
Large Black & Gray
Traditional
Back Piece
Miss Tattooed WV Contest
Medium Color
Medium Black & Gray
Most Regrettable Tattoo
Tattoo of the Day (B&G): 10 PM
Tattoo of the Day (Color): 10 PM
Sunday
Tattoo of the Day (B&G): 7 PM
Tattoo of the Day (Color): 7 PM
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
The expo is open to the public, and kids under 12 get in FREE with a paying adult.
📍 Venue
Morgantown Event Center
Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
1 Waterfront Place
Morgantown, WV 26501
🏨 Stay at the Expo Hotel
Don’t miss a moment—stay onsite at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place with a special discounted room rate when you mention the code wvtattooexpo.
The hotel overlooks the beautiful Monongahela River and is steps away from downtown Morgantown and WVU.
BOOK BY March 2026
(Use updated 2026 link when available.)
Also check out other Business events in Morgantown, Exhibitions in Morgantown, Arts events in Morgantown.
