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Ink The Island Tattoo Convention

The first annual Ink The Island Tattoo Convention in Grand Island, Nebraska. A convention created for the community, by the community. November 6th-8th 2026!

06/05/2026

🔥 ATTENDING ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

Help us give a huge Ink The Island welcome to Halee Schlup! 🎉

Halee is bringing an incredible mix of elegant black & grey work, beautiful florals, stunning wildlife pieces, and designs packed with detail and personality. From powerful animal portraits to western-inspired pieces and feminine ornamental work, her portfolio has something for everyone!

Not only is her work amazing, but she brings a creative energy and passion that makes every tattoo truly unique. We are beyond excited to have her joining us in Grand Island for an unforgettable weekend of ink!

Looking to get tattooed at the convention? Now is the perfect time to start following her work and reach out about booking an appointment during the show!

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📍 Grand Island, Nebraska
📅 November 6–8, 2026

Who loves Halee's style?! Drop a 🔥 in the comments and let us know what you'd want her to tattoo!

06/02/2026

🔥 ATTENDING ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

We’re pumped to welcome Steven Cash to the Ink The Island Tattoo Convention 2026!🔥

Steven brings a killer mix of bold color work and smooth black & grey, from powerful portrait pieces to vibrant, eye-catching designs that hit HARD🔥🎨 This is the kind of artist you stop and watch work 👀

Thinking about getting tattooed at the show? Now’s your chance to get on his books before they fill up!

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Come catch Steven and 500+ artists bringing the heat all weekend long 🔥

📍 Grand Island, Nebraska
📅 November 6–8, 2026

👇 What would you get tattooed by Steven?
👇 Tag someone who needs a piece from him!

05/27/2026

🚨 🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨🚨

Straight from our official host herself, Jenna Coffin just dropped something BIG… 👀🔥

The Ink The Island Artist Referral Program is LIVE and it’s about to change the game!💥

Here’s the deal:
Secure your booth ✔️
Refer your friends ✔️
Get REWARDED ✔️

💥 FREE entry into the regular tattoo competition for everyone that refers a friend!
✈️ Chance to have your ENTIRE trip covered (flights + hotel OR gas + hotel)!
🏆 3 artists will WIN

Yeah… you read that right 😳🔥

And it doesn’t stop there, your friends can refer more artists too! This is your sign to bring your crew, fill this show up, and turn it into one unforgettable weekend 💯

Huge shoutout to our sponsors for making this possible 🙌
✈️ United Airlines
🏨 Comfort Inn & Suites
⛽ Pump & Pantry
🏢 Bosselman Enterprises

👇 Tag the artists you’re bringing with you
👇 Who’s trying to get their trip covered?!

05/26/2026

🔥 ATTENDING ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

We’re excited to welcome Jefferey Gonzales to the Ink The Island Tattoo Convention 2026! 🎉💉

Jefferey brings a super fun and creative style to the convention with bold color work, unique designs, and tattoos packed full of personality! From animated-inspired pieces to colorful custom creations, his work definitely stands out 👀🔥

If you’re looking for something vibrant, creative, and unforgettable, this is an artist you’ll want to keep your eye on!

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Come meet Jefferey and hundreds of talented artists from across the country at one of the Midwest’s largest tattoo conventions!

📍 Grand Island, Nebraska
📅 November 6–8, 2026

What tattoo idea would YOU get from Jefferey?! 👇🎨🔥

05/25/2026

🔥 ATTENDING ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

We’re excited to welcome Bob Holbrook to the Ink The Island Tattoo Convention 2026! 🎉

Bob’s work speaks for itself, bold, detailed, and packed with personality. From dark realism to striking, high-contrast pieces, his tattoos bring serious energy and creativity that you won’t want to miss seeing in person. 🔥💉

Looking to get tattooed at the show? Now’s the time to check out his work and reach out to lock something in!

📲 Instagram: .ckbob

Join us and hundreds of insanely talented artists for an unforgettable weekend!

📍 Grand Island, Nebraska
📅 November 6–8, 2026

Who’s getting tattooed by Bob?! 👇🔥

05/24/2026

🚨ONE DAY ONLY TICKET SALE ANNOUNCEMENT!🚨

The countdown is ON for the Ink The Island Tattoo Convention 2026! 💉🌴

🎟️ PRE-SALE TICKETS GO LIVE FRIDAY, JULY 17TH FOR ONE DAY ONLY!

This is your chance to lock in discounted tickets for one of the Midwest’s BIGGEST tattoo conventions before prices go up! 👀🔥

📍 Tickets will be available through:
🎫 TicketMaster
🎫 Heartland Events Center Box Office

💥 PRE-SALE PRICING 💥
⭐ 3-Day Pass — $75
⭐ Single Day — $25
⭐ Kids 12 & Under FREE with paid adult ticket

🚔 Active & Retired Military + First Responders receive discounted pricing with valid ID at the door, or can get their tickets online on July 17th!

❤️ PLUS $5 FROM EVERY TICKET SOLD will be donated directly to Heartland CASA to help support children and families in our community.

🎉 PRE-SALE TATTOO RAFFLE GIVEAWAY 🎉
Anyone who purchases tickets during the ONE DAY PRE-SALE will automatically be entered to win:

🏆 1 person will win a $500 Tattoo Gift Certificate
🏆 10 people will win a $100 Tattoo Gift Certificates

💉 Certificates are redeemable with ANY attending artist during the convention and must be used at the convention!

🔥 WANT TO GET TATTOOED AT THE CONVENTION? 🔥
Apply now to become a Human Canvas and get connected with attending artists!
👉 inktheisland.com/gettattedapp

📅 November 6–8, 2026
📍 Grand Island, Nebraska

TAG your tattoo crew 👇
Who are you bringing with you to Ink The Island?! 🔥💉🌴

05/23/2026

🔥GUEST ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT🔥

We are beyond excited to officially welcome Joey Hamilton to the Ink The Island Tattoo Convention 2026 as a special Guest Artist! 🎉

You know Joey as the WINNER of Ink Master Season 3, and now he’s bringing his incredible talent, legendary artistry, and amazing energy to Grand Island, Nebraska!

But that’s not all… 👀

Joey will ALSO be bringing The Inked Network with him to the convention, along with none other than Big Ceeze! That means even more industry talent, networking, content creation, and unforgettable experiences throughout the weekend!

Joey’s work is instantly recognizable for its bold color, insane detail, and artistic creativity, and now you’ll have the chance to meet him in person and see his work up close at one of the Midwest’s largest tattoo conventions!

📍 Grand Island, Nebraska
📅 November 6–8, 2026

This lineup just keeps getting crazier and we are ONLY getting started 😎🔥

Who’s excited to meet Joey Hamilton, Big Ceeze, and The Inked Network at Ink The Island?! 👇💉

05/22/2026

🔥 ATTENDING ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

We’re hyped to welcome Ryan Stratton to the Ink The Island Tattoo Convention 2026! 🎉

Ryan is bringing some seriously incredible work to the show, from bold black & grey pieces to eye-catching, detailed designs that turn heads every time. This is an artist you’re not going to want to miss! 👀🔥

Looking to get tattooed at the convention? Make sure to check out Ryan’s work and reach out to lock something in!

📲 Instagram:

Come meet Ryan and hundreds of other insanely talented artists at one of the Midwest’s largest tattoo conventions!

📍 Grand Island, Nebraska
📅 November 6–8, 2026

Who’s ready for this?! 👇🔥

05/18/2026

🔥 HUMAN TATTOO CANVAS APPLICATIONS ARE NOW LIVE! 🔥

Have you ever wanted to get tattooed at a major tattoo convention? 👀

Now is your chance to apply to be a Human Tattoo Canvas for the 2026 Ink The Island Tattoo Convention in Grand Island, Nebraska! Artists from across the country will be attending, and your application could help connect you with an artist looking for someone to tattoo during the convention weekend!

🖊 APPLY HERE:
inktheisland.com/gettattedapp

⚠️ IMPORTANT INFO:
• Your application will be shared with attending artists
• Artists may reach out directly if interested
• We do NOT handle bookings, pricing, deposits, or scheduling
• If you want a specific artist, please contact them directly through Instagram
• Filling out the application does NOT guarantee you will be selected

The more details you provide in your application, the better your chances are of finding the perfect artist for your idea! 🎨

🗓 November 6–8, 2026
📍 Grand Island, Nebraska

Tag your friends who need new ink 👇

05/15/2026

When the convention floor closes… the industry takes over🔥🍻

We’re proud to announce that Thunder Road Sports Bar will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC during the 2026 Ink The Island Tattoo Convention after parties, creating a private, artists-only experience exclusively for attending tattoo artists, piercers, vendors, sponsors, and convention staff.

After spending all day tattooing, competing, networking, and grinding on the convention floor, we wanted to create a space where artists could actually relax, connect, celebrate, and enjoy the weekend surrounded by others in the industry.

Expect nightly entertainment, drinks, music, networking, and one hell of an atmosphere with artists from all over the country all under one roof. This is the side of conventions that creates lifelong friendships, future collaborations, guest spots, and unforgettable memories.

A massive thank you to Thunder Road for believing in our vision and shutting down to the public to give our artists an exclusive experience all weekend long. ⚡️

Ink The Island Tattoo Convention
November 6–8, 2026
📍 Grand Island, Nebraska

The convention is for the public.
The after parties are for the artists. 🖤

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Grand Island, NE
68801

Website

http://inktheisland.com/

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