Flower City Tattoo Convention Draws Record Crowds at Floreano Convention Center in Rochester, NY

Rochester, New York Dec 6, 2025 (Issuewire.com) The Flower City Tattoo Convention celebrated its biggest and most successful year to date, drawing thousands of attendees to the Floreano Convention Center from November 21 to 23. The three-day event featured over 400 tattoo artists from across the United States, including multiple Ink Master contestants, making Rochester a centerpiece of tattoo culture for the weekend.

The convention delivered a dynamic mix of tattooing, live entertainment, cultural exhibits, athletic demonstrations, and interactive experiences. Highlights included Shogun Fight Co. performing MMA demonstrations all three days, UPW Wrestling hosting live matches on Saturday and Sunday, and the Nun Suspension Team presenting multiple suspension acts, including a widely talked-about double suspension performance.

Nationally recognized sideshow entertainers Captain & Maybelle and Reggie Bugmuncher appeared throughout the weekend, drawing large crowds with their signature shock-performance artistry. The Buddy Mott Tattoo History Exhibition provided attendees with historical context and a rare look at American tattoo heritage, while the Tattoo Confessional Boothsponsored by Tattoos Saved My Lifegave visitors a private space to share personal stories behind their tattoos.

The event also featured more than 40 tattoo competition categories across three days, including body placement awards, style categories, size awards, Tattoo of the Day winners, collaborative awards, and the prestigious Best in Show title.

The Flower City Tattoo Convention generated significant cultural and economic impact for Downtown Rochester, contributing to increased hotel occupancy, restaurant activity, and weekend tourism throughout the East End and Inner Loop districts.

Due to the overwhelming response, the Flower City Tattoo Convention will return to the Floreano Convention Center for a special Summer Edition on July 2426, 2026. The upcoming event will feature an expanded artist lineup, new entertainment programming, and additional specialty features. Booth registration will open soon.

For more information visit https://flowercitytattoo.com, and for the full event recap visit https://www.ghostanddarkness.com

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All Photos provided by Marke Anderson @formless_photography