Tattoo Expo
Meet talented tattoo artists, discover different styles, book appointments, shop industry vendors, and experience three days of tattoo competitions and awards.
Born in Jackson · Built for the South
More Than
An Expo
Kings & Queens of Ink: Southern InkFest brings tattoo culture, live music, Southern flavor, and community together for one unforgettable weekend.
Our Story
The Next Chapter
Four Years of InkA growing Mississippi tattoo tradition
Kings & Queens of Ink began as a tattoo expo created to give artists, collectors, vendors, and fans a place to connect in Jackson, Mississippi. For four years, the event has celebrated the skill, creativity, and community that make tattoo culture extraordinary.
In 2027, that experience grows into Kings & Queens of Ink: Southern InkFest—a three-day celebration combining the tattoo expo at its heart with live music, a crawfish boil, local flavor, independent businesses, and unmistakable Southern energy.
This is not a replacement for the tattoo expo. It is the next chapter: a bigger platform for the artists and community who built it.
One Weekend · Three Experiences
The Heart of Southern InkFest
Every part of the festival adds something different, but tattoo culture remains at the center of it all.
Live Music
A Southern-rooted lineup of rock, country, blues, and regional talent brings the festival to life. Artist announcements and performance schedules are coming soon.
Crawfish & Culture
Enjoy crawfish, food trucks, makers, vendors, and the welcoming atmosphere that turns a weekend event into a true Southern festival experience.
Made in Mississippi.
Built to Bring People Together.
Southern InkFest is designed to introduce new audiences to tattoo culture while giving longtime collectors, artists, music fans, families, and festivalgoers a weekend they can experience together.
What We Stand For
Our Festival Values
The experience we are building is guided by four commitments.
01
Artistry First
Honor the craft, professionalism, and individuality of tattoo artists and creative makers.
02
Southern Hospitality
Create a welcoming, organized experience where artists, vendors, and guests feel valued.
03
Real Community
Build meaningful connections among artists, collectors, businesses, fans, and the city of Jackson.
04
Room to Grow
Develop Southern InkFest responsibly while keeping the tattoo expo authentic and central.
April 16–18, 2027
Join Us in Jackson
Be part of the next chapter at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds. Explore the event, meet the artists, or apply to participate.
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