EVENT INFO

PRICING

THIS IS AN ALL AGES EVENT

you must be 18 years old to be tattooed in the state of Iowa

ADMISSION

CHILDREN

Ages 6 and under are free

One-Day Wristband: $10.00 (7-12 yrs old)

Weekend Pass: $20.00 (7-12 yrs old)

ADULTS

One-Day Wristband: $20.00

Weekend Pass: $40.00

** All wristbands will be sold at the gate, on the day of the event

ARTIST + VENDOR BOOTHS

$650.00 (10ft x 10ft)

**Only 2 artists per 10x10 Booth.

All booth rentals will include:

8ft table

4 chairs

name card (with hooks)

wastebasket

3 wristbands

*** FOR ADDITIONAL RENTAL ITEMS SUCH AS TATTOO TABLES, LIGHTS, or ARM REST: CLICK Tattoo Table Guys ***

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

THINGS TO KNOW

FOR ARTISTS + VENDORS

The Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention is an 'all disposable event'. We encourage all artists and vendors to bring appropriate disposable supplies.

ARTIST SCHEDULE

Check-in times:

Thursday 6 pm- 8 pm

Friday 9 am

Saturday & Sunday 9 am

** Event starts at noon on Friday

** All artists and vendors must exit the event by 8 pm on Sunday

RETURN POLICY

Booth deposits are non-refundable.

No refunds will be given 3 weeks before the show.

ADDITIONAL INFO

No soliciting!

Parking available for $10 per day.

Free shuttle from Hilton Hotel Downtown Des Moines (for hotel guests)

Interested in becoming a Middle of the Map featured artist or vendor?

We are currently accepting artist and vendor applications for our 2020 show.

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

FOR ATTENDEES

TIPS FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE

PLAN AHEAD

The show will be full of talented artists with a range of unique styles to choose from. Walk-ins are welcome, but it is highly recommended that you contact the artist of your interest ahead of time to schedule an appointment.

DID YOU KNOW?

Some artists will book the entire weekend before the show begins.

For more information on our featured artists, please have a look at our EXHIBITORS page. This page contains an up-to-date list of all artists that will be attending the event, along with links to locate their work, and also how to contact them to book an appointment.

All bookings will be handled individually by each artist.

All vendors will be operated independently as sub-contractors.

WHERE TO STAY

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

435 Park St. Des Moines, IA 50309

Hilton Hotel Discount Link

WHERE TO EAT + DRINK

In addition to the food and beverages options you will find at the Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention, you can also find a great selection of restaurants close by. Here are some of our favorites!

IOWA BEEF STEAKHOUSE

Coming soon

THINGS TO DO

More info coming soon...