United Ink Tattoo Festival Returns To Cradle Of Aviation

The United Ink Tattoo Festival is returning to Nassau County, coming to the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City in October.

Whether you're looking to get some fresh ink, brand new piercings, enjoying some of the incredible live art showcases or visiting some of the vendors in attendance selling everything from shop supplies to the latest merch, this family friendly expo allows for adults and children of all ages to experience the unique tattoo culture.

The festival will be at the museum, located on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, on Oct. 20, 21 and 22. Guests will be able to get tattoos and piercings at the festival, as well as check out artists and tools.

Some of the biggest and best tattoo artists from around the world will be at the festival, including World Famous Tattoo Ink Pro Team members like A.D. Poncho, who will be traveling to the U.S. for the first time from Poland for the festival; Nuno Feio coming all the way from Portugal; from China, Zhang Po; Mexico’s Mick Rat; from the U.S. — Javier Antunez, Pony Lawson, Josh Herman, Russell Van Schaick, Big Joel, Rich Zayas, "Uber" Derek Entenman, Troy Radecki, Ryan Gatsby Gatt, Robby Latos, David Robinowitz, Tupe, Jose Perez Jr.; Ink Master’s Sarah Miller, Jhon Campuzano, Thom Bulman, Babiery Hernandez, Lydia Bruno, Ty'Esha Reels, Ashley Velazquez; Tattoo Nightmares’ BIG GUS and Tommy Helm; Ink Master’s own First Lady Ryan Ashley Malarkey and host of the upcoming show Inkmaster Angels on Spike TV, and so many more, all emceed by Joey Tattoo of Spike TV’s Tattoo Rescue.

Check out some of the amazing art being displayed from The Artist Hanger and Fusion Project returning again this year, in which much of the artwork exhibited will be for sale. There will also be live painting by local Long Island artist Keith Ciaramello along with Sean Carlson and Jason Ackerman, live wood carving by John Goncharuk, and even virtual reality painting.

Want to Display Your Art in the Artist Hanger? download the application here.

Want to show off some of your ink for a chance to be crowned Ms. United Ink? Join Host Bernadette Macias, of CMT’s Tattoo Titans and the face of Sullen Clothing, to see if you have what it takes to show off to show off special talents and skills while being judged on personality, looks, and, of course, tattoos! Sponsored by Mass Media Magazine, first place prizes include cash, gift cards, and more, along with cash prizes for second and third place runner-ups.

Admission to the festival is $25 for adults and $12 for kids 2 to 12. Museum members get discounted rates. Weekend passes are available for $60.

For more information, visit the festival's website.

Photo: United Ink