Press Release

Ontario, Calif., April 13, 2006 – The 2nd Annual Inland Empire Tattoo Convention is back again to make its mark at the Ontario Convention Center on Friday, April 21 through Sunday, April 23. The show will feature more than sixty booths of tattoo-related products as well as clothing, accessories and body jewelry.  Over 200 artists will be onsite for tattooing and piercing.

"Tattoos are a unique form of expression," says Bob Brown, OCVB's executive director and general manager. "The Inland Empire Tattoo Convention provides a great way to experience living art, hang out with other tattoo enthusiasts and learn about the industry." Brown estimates the show will bring $120,000 in economic impact for the City of Ontario.

The tattoo convention also includes several rock concerts featuring the Voodoo Glow Skulls, The Big Pill, LIT and many more. Concert tickets are available for $20.00 on Friday and $25.00 on Saturday. There is an all events pass that can be purchased for $75.

For those who love to show off their body art, there are tattoo contests. A $5.00 entry fee for each contest is required.

Friday, April 21

6 p.m. Best Cover Up
7 p.m. Best Pin Up
8 p.m. Best Color
9 p.m. Best of Day

Saturday, April 22

1 p.m. Best Neck
3 p.m. Best Sleeve
5 p.m. Best Black & Grey
9 p.m. Best of Day

Sunday, April 23

12 noon Best Asian Tattoo
2 p.m.  Best Back Piece
4 p.m.  Best Traditional
5 p.m.  Best of Show

The Inland Empire Tattoo Convention is scheduled for Friday, April 21, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Ontario Convention Center which is located at 2000 E. Convention Center Way. Admission is $15 for one day or $40 for a three-day pass and parking is $5. Children under 12 are free with a paying adult. For more information on the Tattoo Convention, please call 714-226-9420 or visit www.ietattooconvention.com.