Carnival of Ink St. Charles 2026
Carnival of Ink

Carnival of Ink
St. Charles 2026

Carnival of Ink returns to St. Charles, Missouri for an unforgettable 3-day celebration of body art, culture, and creativity at the iconic Ameristar Casino Resort & Spa!

Dates

July 31 – Aug 2, 2026

Friday — Sunday
Noon – 10pm daily

Venue

Ameristar Casino Resort & Spa

1 Ameristar Blvd
St Charles, MO 63301

Admission

$20 / $50

1-Day Pass: $20
3-Day Pass: $50
Children 12 & under: Free

St. Charles 2026

Artists Attending

Herbert Frink

Herbert Frink

Almighty Tattoos

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Jason Evans

Jason Evans

American Classic Tattoo

Black and Grey, Illustrative, Fine Line, Color

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Jamie Danger

Jamie Danger

American Classic Tattoo

Black & Grey, Fineline, Illustrative

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Annaleah Davis

Annaleah Davis

The Copper Fox Studio

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James Wolfman Johnson

James Wolfman Johnson

Big Bear Tattoo Studio

Black and Grey

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David Miller

David Miller

Black Eden Nixa Mo

Black and Grey Realism

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Nguyen Truong

Nguyen Truong

Cobay Tattoo

Microrealism, realism

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Alicia Matthews

Alicia Matthews

CR Ink

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Rabecca Johnston

Rabecca Johnston

DreamLine Tattoo & Piercing

Realism, Fine Line

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Dalton Lewis

Dalton Lewis

Eclectic Art and Tattoo

Black and Grey, Traditional

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Corey Bailey

Corey Bailey

Eclectic Art & Tattoo

Color Surrealism, Neotraditional, Black and Grey Realism, Traditional Japanese

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Sean Shelley

Sean Shelley

Eclectic Art & Tattoo

Black and Grey Realism, Portraits, Traditional

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Valorie Frost

Valorie Frost

Elusive Studio

Color

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Kailin Yann Stowers

Kailin Yann Stowers

Epic Ink

Neotraditional, Art Nouveau

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Kati Compton

Kati Compton

Epic Ink

Realism, Portrait Artist, Mastectomy Tattoos

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Amanda Cunnings

Amanda Cunnings

Green Man Tattoo

Neotraditional

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Lee Carter

Lee Carter

Immortal Art

Anime

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Nathan

Nathan

Inknity Tattoo

Realism

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Jerel INK

Jerel INK

Jerel INK

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Joe Wilson

Joe Wilson

Jester Graphix Tattoo

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Lynn McNew

Lynn McNew

Almighty Tattoos

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Derek Hoskins

Derek Hoskins

MADD Goat Studios

Surrealism/Horror/Monochromatic

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Joe Helm

Joe Helm

Meraki Tattoo

All

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Christopher Mcwhorter

Christopher Mcwhorter

Mind's Eye Studio

B&G Color Fusion

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Brenden Agin

Brenden Agin

No Restrictions Tattoo

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Jonny Bowers

Jonny Bowers

No Restrictions Tattoo Studio

Versatility, Cover ups

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Andy Dao

Andy Dao

OMA Tattoo

Black and Grey Realism

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Thao Bui

Thao Bui

Omatattoo

Black and grey realism

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Stephanie Neill

Stephanie Neill

The Copper Fox

Color and Beaded embroidery

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Miss Tattoo

Miss Tattoo

The Copper Fox

Neo Traditional, Black and Grey, Full Color

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Abbigail Montgomery

Abbigail Montgomery

The Copper Fox

Notational and Illustrative

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Old Man Beth

Old Man Beth

The Copper Fox Studio

Illustrative Freehand

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Taylor Turner

Taylor Turner

Tots Tats Tattoo Studio

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Emily Emani

Emily Emani

Visionary Tattoo

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The Experience

Whether you're adding to your collection, searching for your first piece, or just love the art and culture, don't miss the most colorful weekend of the summer.

Ameristar Vibes! Enjoy the luxury and nightlife of Ameristar Casino, with restaurants, gaming, spa services, and world-class amenities.

Tattoo artists
What to Expect

World-Class Tattoo Artists
Meet and get tattooed by top-tier artists from across the globe. Walk-up appointments available!

Vendors & Gear
From premium tattoo supplies and aftercare to alt-fashion, artwork, and one-of-a-kind creations.

Tattoo Competitions
Enter or watch daily contests featuring the best black & grey, color, realism, and more.

More Info

Admission & Hours

Admission is $20.00 for a 1-day pass or $50.00 for a 3-day pass. Children 12 and under can enter for free, as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

Hours: Noon – 10pm

Convention highlights
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