New England Tattoo Expo 2027

A spring counterpart to Tommy's at Mohegan Sun, co-led by Ink Master winner Steve Tefft and packing 600+ artists into the Expo Center.

Event details

About

The New England Tattoo Expo is organized by Tom Ringwalt alongside Steve Tefft, winner of Ink Master Season 2, and runs each April at the Mohegan Sun Expo Center in Uncasville, Connecticut. The 2026 edition (its 6th) has already been held, and the show is confirmed to return April 9-11, 2027, bringing 600+ tattoo artists, 60+ vendors and an estimated 10,000+ attendees to the casino resort.

For working artists, the expo offers the same destination-casino foot traffic as its October sibling but in the spring slot, effectively giving the region two major Mohegan Sun shows a year. Steve Tefft's Ink Master profile adds draw, while daily tattoo competitions and a dense, vendor-rich floor make it a strong booth for filling appointments, moving merchandise and connecting with the wider New England tattoo community.

What to expect

Best for

Artists who want a second high-traffic Mohegan Sun show in the spring

For artists: booths, applications, hours

The New England Tattoo Expo runs April 9-11, 2027 at the Mohegan Sun Expo Center in Uncasville, CT. Doors in 2027 are 4pm to 11pm Friday, 11am to 11pm Saturday, 11am to 8pm Sunday. Setup is Friday 9 AM to 3 PM, with artists fully set up by 12 PM for health department inspection.

A 2027 booth is $775 for a 10'x10' space and includes two passes, two 6' tables and two chairs. A corner position adds $75, up to two. Extra 3-day passes are $40 each with the contract or $50 at the door. Booths go first come, first served with payment in full and no refunds; one form can list up to six artists.

Registration is online, by email to the organizer, or by mail; no booth deadline is printed for 2027. The health license application is due at least 10 business days before the event, with no fee charged. Each artist files a health form with photo ID, a blood-borne pathogens certificate, a license copy if applicable, Hepatitis B vaccination documentation or a refusal, and a needle disposal plan.

Visitor tickets in 2027 are $25 for one day and $50 for three days; 12 and under at no charge. Contest entry in 2027 is $10, three categories per day maximum. Parking is at no charge, trailers included.

Notable: Co-organized by Ink Master Season 2 champion Steve Tefft.

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.

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