Tattoo art, music fest at Cradle of Aviation

The Island Now

Tattoo enthusiasts will be able to see international artists from Italy, Russia, Japan, China, Sweden, UK and more alongside thousands of art, music, and tattoo lovers at United Ink Flight 915 Tattoo, Art and Music Festival, slated to be held Friday Sept. 11 through Sunday, Sept. 13 at Long Island’s Cradle of Aviation Museum. 

Browse through 150 booths and meet 250 of the world’s best tattoo artists as sponsor Tattoo Lou and Jackie Rubino have personally traveled the world to find the cream of the crop to bring back to Long Island for this event.

Scheduled to appear are: Joey Tattoo of Spike TV’s “Tattoo Rescue”; Big Gus Ink of Spike TV’s “Tattoo Nightmares”; Jasmine Rodriguez of Spike TV’s “Tattoo Nightmares”; HALO of “Ink Master”; Carl Grace; and internationally renowned artists like Riccardo Bottino, Master Mike, Kamomilla Snail.

Additionally, Sara Blades’ Artist Hanger exhibit includes works from both local and international artists.

Completely open to the public and to all ages, and with a wide variety of things to do for all, this event is meant for the whole family.

All Music’s Inc. will be showcasing some of the best local bands performing on our outside stage, there will also be plenty of contests, tattooing demonstrations, temporary tattoos for the kids in the awesome kids area, art exhibits and more.

There’s plenty for the kids to do, too. United Ink will offer face painting, airbrush tattoos, coloring, a flash art contest and more.. Children ages 2 through 12 years old enter the convention for half price, including full access to the museum.

There will also be jewelry, clothing and craft booths for shopping, a body suspension team and sideshow acts.

Visitors can also enter the Ms. Vixen Pin-Up Contest, whose winner also receives a magazine spread, the Mommy and Me Pin-Up Contest for moms and their children under 12, or tattoo contests to celebrate American and NY Pride.

Tickets are $25 ($12.50 for Children under 12) and include full access to Long Island’s Air and Space Museum and free parking. Advanced tickets may be purchased at the Cradle of Aviation Box office, or online at https://www.cradleofaviation.org, click on the purchase tickets link.  Tickets will also be available at the door.

Doors open at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11 and at 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12 and 13. 

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