Thundertats Expo
Oklahoma City's home-grown tattoo convention at the OKC Fairgrounds, blending serious tattooing with a family-friendly summer event.
Event details
- Dates: July 17-19, 2026
- Venue: Oklahoma Expo Hall, OKC Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City
- Location: Oklahoma City, OK
- Organizer: Thundertats Expo LLC
- Founded: N/A
- Frequency: Annual
- Attendance: Thousands over 3 days
- Artists / booths: Hundreds of artists
- Tickets: Single-day $20 (military $15); 3-day pass $50 (military $40); kids 10 and under free
- Tattoo competitions: yes, judged categories run across the weekend
- Website: https://www.thundertatsexpo.online/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thundertatsexpo
About
Thundertats Expo bills itself as Oklahoma City's premiere tattoo convention, taking over the Oklahoma Expo Hall at the OKC Fairgrounds for a three-day July weekend. Beyond the tattoo booths, the show leans into a festival atmosphere with a car show, face painting, and a bounce house alongside the contests.
That mix makes it a strong draw for walk-in collectors and families, giving visiting artists a high-traffic, casual crowd. Affordable passes and free entry for young kids keep the gate accessible and the floor busy across all three days.
What to expect
- Held in the Oklahoma Expo Hall at the OKC Fairgrounds
- Tattoos, piercings, and daily contests
- Festival extras: car show, face paint, bounce house
- Affordable day and weekend passes
- Kids 10 and under free with a paying adult
- Family-friendly, walk-in-heavy crowd
Best for
Artists wanting high walk-in volume from a family-friendly summer crowd
Notable: Pairs the tattoo floor with a car show, face painting, and a bounce house for a true festival atmosphere.
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.thundertatsexpo.online/, https://okcfairpark.com/schedule/category/series/thundertats-expo/oklahoma-expo-hall/, https://www.instagram.com/thundertatsexpo/