Nomad Legacy Tattoo Arts | Waterford Michigan | Oakland County Tattoo Expo

Nomad Legacy Tattoo Arts
August 21–23, 2026
Oakland County Expo Center • Waterford, Michigan
Get ready for an fun weekend all about tattoos, art, entertainment, and community.
Whether you're looking to get tattooed, watch incredible artists compete, shop unique vendors, or simply experience one of Michigan's newest tattoo conventions, Nomad Legacy Tattoo Arts has something for everyone.
What You'll Experience
* Live Tattooing All Weekend
* Tattoo Contests (times subject to change)
* Miss Nomad Legacy Pin-Up Pageant
* Beard & Mustache Competition
* Miss Tattoo Contest presented by Blook & Ink Magazine
* Vendors & Artists from across the country
* Awards, Entertainment & More
Tattoo Contest Schedule
Friday
• Tattoo of the Days
• Black & Gray Small
• Black & Gray Medium
• Color Small
• Traditional
• Neo Traditional
Saturday
• Tattoo of the Days (B/G & Color)
• Black & Gray Large
• Color Medium
• Color Large
• Color Infused Black & Gray
Sunday
• Tattoo of the Days
• Black & Gray Sleeve
• Black & Gray Leg Sleeve
• Full Back
• Color Sleeve
• Color Leg Sleeve
• Overall Male
• Overall Female
• Most Unusual
(1st, 2nd & 3rd Place awarded unless otherwise noted.)
Miss Nomad Legacy Pin-Up Pageant
Hosted by Teena Marée of the Vehicle City Vixens @teenamareepinup & @VCVPINUPS
Bring your best rockabilly, psychobilly, vintage, spooky, or classic pin-up style and compete for the crown!
Tattooed or not, everyone is welcome to apply.
Contestants will compete for custom crowns, sashes, and bragging rights as the first-ever Miss Nomad Legacy Pin-Up.
Visit the official Pin-Up event page for entry details and registration information here ---> https://www.facebook.com/share/1P37qYe97k/
Beard & Mustache Competition
Think your beard belongs on stage?
Join us for our Beard & Mustache Competition and show off your best facial hair for prizes and bragging rights.
Miss Tattoo Contest
Presented by Urban's Edge Tattoo Care
Celebrating tattooed beauty, confidence, and personality.
Details coming soon.
🎤 Hosted by Tony LaBrie
We're excited to welcome Tony LaBrie of Banana 101.5 as our official Master of Ceremonies throughout the weekend.
❤️ Special Thanks
A huge thank you to McKinna Coin for supporting Nomad Legacy Tattoo Arts as one of our event sponsors. https://www.facebook.com/McKinnaCoinRings
Volunteers Wanted!
Want to be part of building the very first Nomad Legacy Tattoo Arts Convention?
We're currently looking for volunteers to help make this an incredible weekend.
If you're interested, send us a message we'd love to have you on the team.
🎟️ More announcements are coming every week!
Artist spotlights...
Vendor announcements...
Schedules...
Entertainment...
Special guests...
and much more.
Click Interested or Going to stay up to date and invite your friends.
See you August 21–23 in Waterford!
Archived:
Apply for your booth now! https://www.nomadlegacytattooarts.com/aristboothapplication