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Kings & Queens of Ink: Southern InkFest takes place April 16–18, 2027, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson, Mississippi.

Southern InkFest brings together the Kings & Queens of Ink tattoo expo, live music, Southern food, artists, vendors, and community experiences for one weekend.

The tattoo expo and Royal Market are planned inside the Mississippi Trade Mart. Live music and additional festival experiences are planned outdoors. Final layouts and operating details will be announced before the event.

The latest confirmed information will be posted on this website and the official Kings & Queens of Ink social-media channels. Details may change as programming is finalized.

The ticket on-sale date will be announced after ticket options and event programming are finalized. Join the email list and follow the official social channels for the announcement.

Ticket types and prices will be published before tickets go on sale. Planned options may include single-day and multi-day admission, subject to final confirmation.

The official ticket refund, transfer, and postponement policy will be displayed during checkout. Review those terms carefully before purchasing.

Age-based admission rules and children’s ticket requirements will be published with the official ticket information.

Yes. Participating artists may accept advance appointments, walk-ins, or both. Availability, pricing, deposits, and design approval are determined by each artist.

Contact the participating artist directly after the 2027 artist list is published. Southern InkFest does not schedule appointments on an artist’s behalf.

Many artists may offer walk-ins, but availability is not guaranteed. Check artist announcements and visit booths early for the best opportunity.

Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. All tattooing must comply with applicable Mississippi laws, health requirements, and individual artist policies. Contact the artist before the event if you have eligibility questions.

Each participating artist controls their own tattoo pricing, appointment deposits, design process, and cancellation policy. Payments made directly to an artist are separate from Southern InkFest ticket and booth transactions.

Use the dedicated Artist Application. Applications are reviewed, and submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.

Each standard 10×10 artist booth includes two artist passes, two 6-foot tables, two chairs, and basic electrical service. Health-department fees and licensing requirements remain the artist’s responsibility.

A standard 10×10 artist booth is $600. A corner upgrade is $75. A premium 10×20 endcap with two corners is $1,350. Up to four booths may be purchased through the application; contact the event team if more are needed.

Applicants may pay a 50% deposit or the full amount. Payments become nonrefundable after acceptance; applicants who are not accepted receive a full refund. Remaining balances are due March 1, 2027.

Merchandise, art, apparel, product, and approved service vendors should use the Vendor Application. Food and beverage operators must use the food-truck application.

Self-sufficient mobile food and beverage operators should use the Food Truck Application. Applicants are responsible for required licenses, permits, insurance, fire-safety compliance, and health-department requirements.

Visit the Sponsorship page and submit the private sponsorship inquiry form. Partnerships are customized, and public package pricing is not posted.

The event is at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson, Mississippi. A complete venue address, entrance instructions, and event map will be published before the event.

Parking locations, fees, accessible parking, and entrance instructions will be announced after the final site and traffic plans are approved.

Southern InkFest intends to provide accessible routes and reasonable accommodations. Use the Contact page to share a specific accessibility need so the team can respond directly.

Recommended hotels, travel guidance, and venue information will be added to the website as partnerships and event plans are confirmed.

The final prohibited-items list, bag policy, re-entry rules, and security procedures will be published before the event. Rules may differ between indoor expo and outdoor music areas.

Personal photography may be allowed in public event areas, but artists, tattoo clients, performers, and vendors may set their own restrictions. Professional or commercial coverage requires prior approval through the media inquiry form.

Yes. Southern InkFest may capture photography, audio, and video for security, documentation, promotion, and media coverage. Event notices and applicable ticket terms will provide additional information.

Use the Contact page and choose the category that best matches your question. Include an application or confirmation reference number when applicable.