High Tide Tattoo & Art Festival
A growing Oregon Coast festival, now in its fourth year, that pulls in notable competing artists to the Ko-Kwel Casino Resort in North Bend.
Event details
- Dates: April 2027 (TBA)
- Venue: Ko-Kwel Casino Resort, North Bend
- Location: North Bend, OR
- Organizer: 11:11 Tattoo
- Founded: 2023
- Frequency: Annual
- Attendance: N/A
- Artists / booths: 20+ artists
- Tickets: $15 per day; children 12 and under free
- Tattoo competitions: yes, judged categories run across the weekend
- Website: https://www.kokwelresorts.com/event/high-tide-tattoo-art-festival/
- Instagram: N/A
About
Hosted by 11:11 Tattoo at the Ko-Kwel Casino Resort in North Bend, the High Tide Tattoo and Art Festival has grown steadily since its 2023 debut and reaches its fourth annual edition in 2026. Set on the southern Oregon Coast, it brings a tight roster of artists together for three days of live work and friendly competition.
Despite its small-town setting, the show draws notable competing talent, including former Ink Master contender Mat Valles and multi-award-winning artists Pete Carreno, Bony Tony, and Corey Clark. Artists compete for locally made custom trophies, and with $15 daily admission and free entry for kids, it leans into a community, coast-town feel.
What to expect
- Fourth annual edition on the southern Oregon Coast
- Notable competing artists including a former Ink Master contender
- Artists compete for locally made custom trophies
- Three days of live tattooing at a casino resort
- $15 daily admission with kids 12 and under free
- Tight, community-driven coast-town atmosphere
Best for
Competition-minded artists who like an intimate coastal show
Notable: Draws former Ink Master contender Mat Valles and other award-winning artists despite its small-town setting.
How we check this listing
We last confirmed these details on 2026-07-06. Dates and prices are taken from the organizer and change between editions, so treat the organizer's own page as final before you book travel or a booth.
Checked against: https://www.kokwelresorts.com/event/high-tide-tattoo-art-festival/, https://www.themillcasino.com/event/high-tide-tattoo/, https://www.oregonsadventurecoast.com/event/annual-high-tide-tattoo-and-arts-festival/