Grand Island’s first tattoo convention opens Friday at the Big Iron Events Center, bringing together tattoo artists and live entertainment for a three-day run through Sunday. Ink The Island features tattooing and live entertainment, with the event’s website listing the dates as Nov. 6 through 8, 2026, at the Grand Island venue.
According to the event’s website, the convention includes a tattoo competition.
Organizer Behind the Inaugural Event
Tatyana Erington, who owns a Grand Island tattoo studio, founded the convention.
A separate local report identifies the convention’s founder as Tatyana Erington, and names Hoon Kim as the event’s master of ceremonies, according to theindependent.com. That same report calls the gathering the first tattoo convention held in Grand Island.
A Charitable Component, With Differing Details
The event will donate a portion of proceeds to local charities.
Live Entertainment
Beyond the tattooing, the convention will feature live entertainment.
Hours, Admission and Family Rules
Children 12 and under get in free.
The convention also includes a three-part educational seminar across its three days.
