About this Event
🎟️ Cruel Summer Tattoo Arts Festival 2026
🗓️ July 31st – August 2nd, 2026
📍 Jaycees Event Center, Waldorf, MD
🎨 Presented by Village Tattoo & Piercing
🕒 Show Hours:
- Friday, July 31: 1 PM – 11 PM
- Saturday, Aug 1: 11 AM – 11 PM
- Sunday, Aug 2: 11 AM – 8 PM
🎉 Features:
- World-class tattoo artists from around the country
- Live entertainment & burlesque
- Cash prize contests
- Vendors
- On-site tattoos available
📞 Contact:
- Phone: (240) 543-1496
- Website: cruelsummertattoofestival.com
Friday
🕑: 01:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Exhibit Hall
Info: Experience the Cruel Summer Tattoo Festival , where top tattoo artists showcase their skills with live tattooing, and a diverse range of vendors offer unique merchandise, tattoo supplies, and artwork. Enjoy thrilling live entertainment, including sideshow acts, burlesque, tattoo and art competitions, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. For a full schedule of events please see our website.
Saturday
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Exhibit Hall
Info: Experience the Cruel Summer Tattoo Festival Exhibit Hall, where top tattoo artists showcase their skills with live tattooing, and a diverse range of vendors offer unique merchandise, tattoo supplies, and artwork. Enjoy thrilling live entertainment, including sideshow acts, burlesque, tattoo and art competitions, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. For a full schedule of events please see our website.
Sunday
🕑: 11:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Exhibit Hall
Info: Experience the Cruel Summer Tattoo Festival Exhibit Hall, where top tattoo artists showcase their skills with live tattooing, and a diverse range of vendors offer unique merchandise, tattoo supplies, and artwork. Experience the Sun-Kissed Pin-Up Pageant and classic cars. Enjoy thrilling live entertainment, including sideshow acts, burlesque, and suspension acts ,creating an unforgettable atmosphere. For a full schedule of events please see our website.
🕑: 03:00 PM
Sun-Kissed Pin_up Pageant
Host: Sun-Kissed Pin_up Pageant
Info: Watch as fierce competitors take the stage at the Cruel Summer Tattoo Arts Festival, captivating the judges with their charm, creativity, and undeniable presence. From solo models to dynamic duos, these stunning contestants will compete for the coveted crown and the title of 2026’s most captivating pin-up . Don’t miss this electrifying event—where beauty, attitude, and classic pin-up style collide in a thrilling celebration of self-expression!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
3090 Crain Hwy, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf, United States
USD 28.45 to USD 65.75
