Hampton, Newport News, and Poquoson, along the lower stretch of the Virginia Peninsula facing Hampton Roads.
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7 tattoo studios · 6 galleries · 4 organizations · 2 public artworks — records currently listed, not a complete count.
2026-10-16 – 2026-10-18
Poquoson
The City of Poquoson's annual salute to the working watermen of the Chesapeake Bay and the city's coastal heritage, at Poquoson Municipal Park — regional entertainment on two stages, seafood vendors, a children's area, and the Poquoson Art League's own Juried Arts & Crafts Show featuring roughly 175 local artisans.
Organizer: City of Poquoson
Last checked:2026-06-19 – 2026-06-21
Hampton
A three-day tattoo convention at the Hampton Roads Convention Center presented by Black Tattoo Experience, featuring over 100 tattoo artists, live DJ sets, live tattoo competitions and awards, and a vendor marketplace. A distinct event from the also Hampton-hosted Hampton Roads Tattoo Expo, held under a different organizer.
Organizer: Black Tattoo Experience
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