Vets & Brews Tattoo Contest

We're partnering with local Cincinnati nonprofit, Vets and Brews, to bring this tattoo contest to Over-the-Rhine for the first time.

The contest is open to veterans, civilians and anyone ready to show off their ink and share the stories behind it. It will feature multiple tattoo categories, including Judges’ Choice, Realism, People’s Choice and Funniest and each category will recognize one winner from the veteran’s division and one from the civilian’s division, with contestants having the opportunity to share their stories behind their meaningful ink. For contestants interested in participating in the contest, a is encouraged.

In addition to the contest, attendees can enjoy American Light, the most premium light beer, and browse vendor tables featuring local tattoo shops and veteran-owned businesses. The event will also include a custom art auction with an original piece from Vietnam veteran and renowned tattoo artist Dana Brunson, whose work has been celebrated nationwide.

Vets and Brews, founded in 2019 by Matt DeMaris, is a nonprofit initiative with a mission to buy every veteran in America a beer. Through $10 donations, Vets and Brews provides a pint to a veteran, with additional funds supporting Patriot’s Landing, a nonprofit that helps veterans transition to civilian life.

This is a free event. To register to take part in the contest, .

Host or Publisher Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom