Ink Mania, one of Tampa Bay’s largest tattoo conventions returns to St. Petersburg this weekend for a three-day celebration of body modification, art competitions and good ol’ fun.

In addition to the hundreds of booths manned by artists from around the world, this convention also features tattoo contests, tunes from Tampa’s DJ Casper, educational seminars, art vendors, a graffiti wall and a seemingly-endless amount of entertainment and programming.

Whether it’s your first tattoo, a long-awaited appointment with that international artist you follow on Instagram, or a regretful cover up, Ink Mania’s got your back. Its various food trucks and bars can be enjoyed in between tattoos, too. According to Ink Mania’s organizers, this weekend’s tattoo convention is also family-friendly.

Tickets to Ink Mania 2023 at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg happening Friday-Sunday, June 9-11 are still available and start at $25. Subscribe to Creative Loafing newsletters.

This article appears in Jun 1-7, 2023.