When: Oct. 9rd, 2022, 2 pm – 7 pm
Where: Jeff’s Catering & Event Center, Brewer, ME

Event Webpage: https://maineveteransproject.org/ed-sheffer-ink-iron-fest/

Event Entry Fee is a $10 minimum donation – FREE FOR VETERANS!

Please join us for this fun and one-of-a-kind benefit featuring:

– Tattoo Contest (see below for contestant information)
– FREE Bike Show by Maine Motorcycle Experience (see below for categories)
– FREE Car Show by FamilyTies Racing (see below for categories)
– Mobile Axe Throwing from Smoke and Steel BBQ – https://www.smokeandsteelbbq.com
– Live Music by Dakota
– Vendor Booths
– Silent Auction
– Cash bar and complimentary snacks

PLEASE NOTE: You do not have to compete to join the fun! Spectators and veteran supporters are welcome! However, this is an adult event, so please keep this in mind if planning to attend.

EVENT SPONSORS:

– Morrison & Company: https://www.facebook.com/Louie.Nicole.Ashlee.Justine
– Twin City Tire: https://www.twincitytireme.com
– Quirk Auto Group: https://www.quirkauto.com
– Mark’s Music: http://marksmusic.biz
– INTENZE Tattoo Ink: https://intenzetattooink.com
– Carle & Associates, PLLC: http://www.carlecpa.com/

Hosted by Diversified Ink Tattoo, Forecastle Tattoo, and the Maine Veterans Project, 100% of proceeds go to our local Veterans!

CONTEST INFORMATION:

CONTEST REGISTRATION is from 2:00 – 4:00 pm! See the registration booth when you arive.

Tattoo Contest Categories – (contestants may enter Up to 2 categories with 2 different tattoos)

Best Small Black & Gray
Best Large Black & Gray
Best Small Color
Best Large Color
Best Cover-Up (Must bring printed “BEFORE” picture. Digital pics will not be accepted)
Best Military Themed
Veterans Only
Peoples Choice
Best in Show

PRIZES:

1st Place – Plaque and $200 Giftcard to tattoo shop (AND TOTAL BRAGGING RIGHTS!!)
2nd Place – Plaque and T-Shirt
3rd Place – T-Shirt

TATTOO CONTEST JUDGES:

Forecastle Tattoo: https://forecastleink.com
Upstream Tattoo: https://www.facebook.com/UpstreamTattooStudio/
Blind Faith Tattoo: https://www.facebook.com/BlindFaithTattoo
In the Mirror Tattoo: https://inthemirrortattoo.com
Diversified Ink Tattoo: https://diversifiedink.net
Ghost Rose Tattoo: https://www.facebook.com/GhostRoseTattoo

BIKE SHOW INFORMATION:

Categories:

Veterans Choice
Best Custom
Best in Show

CAR SHOW INFORMATION:

Categories:

Veterans Choice
Best Custom
Best in Show

Event History: This event in its previous format – AKA the Veterans Benefit Tattoo Contest – was the brainchild of Doc Goodwin, founder of MVP, and Ed Sheffer, founder of Diversified Ink. They wanted to create a social event that encouraged veterans to get out and share tattoo stories in a fun and comfortable atmosphere. The first tattoo contest was held in the basement of Seasons restaurant in 2017 and was such a success that the following year, and ever since, it has been held at Jeff’s Catering. Every year it has grown and, over time, added a Live Band, Silent Auction, Tattoo studios booths, Vendor Booths, etc. Sadly, Ed Sheffer passed away in a motorcycle accident in 2020, and therefore the event was renamed to pay tribute to one of its founders, as well as two things that a lot of veterans have in common: INK & IRON!