This year marks the 11th installment of Prescott’s own international tattoo convention. We pride ourselves in bringing together some of the World’s greatest tattooers to Prescott once a year, for a 3-day celebration of great tattooing. This year, not unlike years past, there will be tattooing on-site, live music (including local musicians), tattoo contests, and vendors. We are open to the public and welcome seasoned tattoo collectors and first-timers alike (or anyone else interested in checking it out and having a good time). The Prescott Resort provides the perfect setting offering world-class views and amenities including Bucky’s Casino just a few steps away. Nestled in the heart of the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa Pine, the otherwise sleepy mountain town comes alive as the first few summer monsoon storms provide a welcome reprieve from the desert heat.

Schedule:

Thursday, June 29, 2023

7:00-11:00 pm – Artist reception at Mark’s Beer Garden, 1650 Stetson St.
Food and drink options

Friday, June 30, 2023

2:00 – 10:00 pm – Doors open to the public
Hawaiian Shirt Day!!

3:00 pm – Contest Registration opens

6:00 pm – Contest – Small and Large – Black and Gray

7:00 pm – Contest – Small and Large Color

8:00 pm – Hawaiian Shirt Photo

8:15 pm – Javier Reyes – Indigenous Traditional Dancing Performance

9:30 pm – Contest – Best of Day

10:00 pm – Close NAZTF

10:00 pm – 2:00 am – Shuttle to Lyzzard’s

Saturday,  July 1, 2023

12:00 – 10:00 – Doors Open to the Public

2:00 pm – Contest Registration Opens

4:00 pm– Contest – Best Sleeve – Arm or Leg

5:00 pm – Pin Up Contest Judging

6:00 pm– Contest – Best Back or Front

7:00 pm– Contest – Best Japanese

8:00 pm – Pin up Winner Announcement

8:30 pm – Javier Reyes – Indigenous Traditional Dancing Performance

9:30 pm – Contest – Best of Day

10:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Closure and After Party -Shuttle runs to Lyzzard’s Prescott until 2:30

Sunday,  July 2, 2023

12:00 – 7:00 pm – Doors Open to the Public

12:00 pm – Contest Registration Opens

2:00 pm – Contest – Best Traditional

3:00 pm – Contest – Best Portrait – Black & Gray;  Best Portrait – Color

6:00 pm – Contest – Best of Day

6:30 pm – Contest – Best of Show
(Contest between Best of Day and first place winners)

7:00 pm – Conclusion of NAZTF for 2023

7:00 pm – After Party at Hold Fast Tattoo, 330 ½ West Gurley St.

Any person can enter a contest (except for best of day) even if the artist is not at the convention. Best of Day tattoos must be started and completed the day of the entry. Tattoos cannot be started earlier than the opening time each day!

Contest Entries are $15 and registration is by the stage.

Dates: June 30 - July 2, 2023

Hours:  Friday, 2pm-10pm ; Saturday, 12pm-10pm ; Sunday, 12pm-7pm

Location: The Prescott Resort, 1500 East State Route 69, Prescott, AZ 86301

2023 Ticket Sales

Friday – $22.50
Saturday –  $22.50
Sunday – $22.50
Weekend Pass – $60.00

Prices Increase at the Door

Friday – $25
Saturday – $25
Sunday – $25
Weekend Pass – $65.00

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