Event Information

The International Hudson Valley Tattoo Convention will feature over 200 of the best tattoo artists from around the globe including many shops from the Hudson Valley region of New York. The artists are all hand selected to ensure the highest quality of work, and showcase a wide variety of techniques and styles.

April 5th, 6th, & 7th, 2024

Hours Of Operation

friday

12pm-10pm

saturday

12pm-11pm

sunday

12pm-7pm

Admission

1-day pass

$25

3-day pass

$65

VIP Pass

$85

vip includes 3-day pass, event shirt + skip the line

  • This is a family friendly event. Open to all ages.

  • Children under 12 are free of admission.

  • Minors must be accompanied by an adult (please, no strollers).

  • No outside food or drinks, or pets allowed.

  • The price you pay for admission does not include or go towards a tattoo, but there will be much more to see throughout the weekend. Including live music, entertainment, great food and drinks, contests, shopping, and more.

  • You MUST BE 18+ years of age with a valid state or federally issued I.D. to get tattooed.

  • Each artist schedules their own appointments and sets their own prices. Please, contact them directly to set up an appointment.

  • Never remove your wristband without seeing the admissions counter for proper removal.

  • Removed or lost wristbands are subject to full re-entry fee.

  • If you have any questions or concerns please contact one of our friendly staff to assist you with your needs.

2024 IHVTC Hoodie front

2024 Limited Edition Merch

2024 IHVTC T-shirt

Cosm will be opening early on Saturday and Sunday for all Attending Artists to visit. We will be providing a complimentary shuttle service from the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel (must have an Artist’s pass). Entry fee at Cosm is $25 per person.

Attention Artists!!!

Shuttle Times:

Departure:

9:45 / 10:45 / 11:45

Return:

11:15 / 12:15 / 1:15

After Parties

Welcoming Party @ Reason and Ruckus / 305 Main St.

Thursday:

6pm-?

Friday:

After Party @ Zeus Brewing Co. / 178 Main St.

9pm-?

Saturday:

After Party @ Mill House Brewing Co. / 289 Mill St.

10pm-?

Farwell Brunch @ Mill House Brewing Co. / 289 Mill St.

Sunday:

11am-?

Farwell Party @ Schatzi’s Pub & Bier Garden / 202 Main St.

7pm-?

Airport Directions

Newburgh is about 30 minutes away. You can either take an Uber/Taxi or rent a car to get to Poughkeepsie.

Stewart Airport - Newburgh, NY

Westchester Airport - White Plains, NY

Westchester is about 50 minutes away. You can either take an Uber/Taxi or rent a car to get to Poughkeepsie.

Take LaGuardia Link Q70 SBS to 61st Woodside / transfer to 7 line subway to Grand Central Station / take Metro North “Hudson Line” to last stop Poughkeepsie / walk up Main St. to MJN Center (5 min away)

LaGuardia Airport, NYC

Take the airtrain JFK to Jamaica Station / transfer to E line subway to 5th ave / walk to Grand Central Station/ take Metro North “Hudson Line” to last stop Poughkeepsie / walk up Main St. to MJN Center (5 min away)

JFK Airport, NYC

 

MJN COnvention Center

14 Civic center plaza

poughkeepsie, ny