San Diego

2/13/26

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2/15/26
Thank you San Diego! See you next year.
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Location

Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd,
San Diego, CA 92014

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Show Hours

Friday:  2PM – 11PM 
Saturday: 11AM – 11PM
Sunday: 11AM – 8PM

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International Artists

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Special Features

Tattoo Heritage Project

Rolling into Villain Arts festivals across the country, the Tattoo Heritage Project and its Traveling Tattoo Museum bring decades of tattoo history, artistry, and living legends under one roof. More than a display — it’s a hands-on experience.

Explore original flash, vintage machines, rare memorabilia, and meet the artists carrying tattoo culture forward while honoring the roots of the craft. From Polynesian tatau to classic Americana, this is tattoo history — alive, loud, and on the road.

Featuring:

🎯 Classic tattoo games like the Bert Grimm Ring Toss & GTC Shooting Gallery
🎨 Original flash, signed prints, machines & exclusive merch
💀 Support tattoo preservation and be part of living history
⭐ Something for everyone

This is where the past and present of tattooing collide.

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Marbling Seminar

Abstract tattoo artist Nakkab (IG @nakkabdoesit) is hosting a hands-on marbling seminar — pulling a centuries-old technique into a modern tattoo-art context. Flowing color, instant results, and visuals you’ll want to take home and post.

Nakkab brings 10 years of experience and an international résumé, with workshops hosted across the world.

Attendees can create their own marbled artwork in just minutes — bold patterns, no mess, no waiting, making them a legit keepsake from the weekend.

Questions? [email protected]

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Ticket Types
  • $25 Day / $50 3-Day Pass
  • Admission is free for children under 12

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Show Times

  • Friday | 2PM – 11PM
  • Saturday |  11AM – 11PM
  • Sunday | 11AM – 8PM

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For a discounted rate please view our official booking referrals below:

Hilton San Diego/ Del Mar

15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd.

Del Mar, CA 92014

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Courtyard San Diego/ Solana Beach/ Del Mar

717 HWY 101

Solana Beach, CA 92075

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Del Mar Fairgrounds

General Information

Paid on-site parking available.

For complete info check here.

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San Diego: 3-Day Pass

$50

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