IRON CIRCUS TATTOO EXPO: HALLOWEEN 2026 Artist Registration Form

October 30 9:00am-2:00pm Set-up

2:00pm-10:00pm show time!

October 31 10:00am-10:00pm 

November 1 10:00am-7:00pm

Set-up begins at 9:00am Friday. Booth must be ready to go by 1:45pm

Produced by Sal Verduzco (364) 704-9484

Location: Little Creek Casino Resort

91 WA-108, Shelton, WA 98584

General Info

Booth size is 10x10 against a wall with electricity. Chairs are available plus 1 8ft banquet table supplied by the venue. Each booth comes with 2x VIP 3 day passes.

Food/Drink: The venue does not allow outside food or drink. We highly recommend you bring a refillable water bottle. There are bars with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages inside the venue. You will be able to purchase food at the resort to bring into the venue. There are many options available.

Parking: Upon arrival you will park curbside near the Exhibition Center just outside the casino entrance. We will check you in and give you your space number. After unloading you will find ample parking in the nearby parking-lot

This is an all ages event.

Exhibitor Agreement

Booths will be available for $650.00 for a 10x10 in-line booth or $750.00 for a corner booth. Booth prices will go up $50/booth if reserved after October 1st, 2026. A $150 deposit will be required at time of registration to hold your spot and to lock in the early bird price.

If registering on or after October 1st, 2026, payment will be due in full at time of registration. Booth fees include power, 2 tables and chairs; MUST BRING YOUR OWN COVERED TRASH CAN. Two artist passes will be included per booth space.

There will be an additional charge of $40.00 for each additional assistant pass, with a 4 person limit per booth NO EXCEPTIONS.

Escorting unpaid artists, clients and attendees will not be tolerated. ARTISTS must supply your own covered trash can. They will not be available at the show.

ONLY Two (2) weekend passes will be included per booth

Artist Promotion

Each Artist is expected to promote their presence at the event and share the social media event. You will be sent an email with promotional tools to do so. We ask that you tag us in your social media posts so that we may in turn promote you. 

HEALTH AND SAFTY GUIDELINES 

The state of Washington on Tribal Grounds has no official health and safety regulations in regards to tattooing and piercing. While the Expo appreciates the relaxed atmosphere no regulations brings, WE WILL REQUIRE COMMON SENSE HEALTH REGULATIONS TO KEEP THE ARTISTS AND CLIENTS SAFE.

Artist Requirements

1. All persons who have a reasonable anticipated risk for skin, eye, or mucous membrane contact with blood should comply with standard precautions/body substance isolation. All Artists tattooing or piercing MUST have current blood borne pathogen training. Certificate should be no older than 2 years, you may be asked to show certificate at check in. All body artists who will be working in your booth must show their individual certificate. One certificate will not cover the whole shop

2. Artists should not perform any tattoo or piercing procedures if they are ill or experiencing symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, jaundice, rash or open skin infections such as boils, impetigo or scabies

3. Artists must wash their hands before and after taking any breaks. Additionally, artists must wash their hands or use an approved hand-washing alternative between clients

4. Artists must keep consent forms for each client. Additionally, all artists must provide aftercare instructions for each customer

5. Minimum tattooing age in Washington is 18 years old

Booth Requirements

1. Chairs and surfaces must be non-absorbent, water impervious and easily cleaned. No cloth chairs should be used, and massage tables and armrests must be properly covered with plastic barriers or medical grade disposable drape sheets used onetime only.

2. Each booth is responsible for bringing their own cleaning and disinfecting supplies. These must be hospital grade, tuberculocidal, EPA-approved disinfectants. Each booth must bring enough cleaning and disinfecting supplies to last the entire day/ convention. Make sure to follow kill-time as appropriate for your product.

3. Each artist or booth must have enough tools sterilized by autoclave and single use equipment to last the entire day/convention. Also bring a current spore test (no more than 30 days old) and make sure all packages are properly dated within the time of the spore test. If you use pre-sterilized disposable sharps and tubes make sure the Page  of 4 6expiration dates are valid. If you only use pre-sterilized equipment the spore test of your individual machine will not be required.

4. Artists should bring enough sterilized sharps and tools to last for the duration of the convention. Facilities will NOT be provided for the processing of contaminated tools. Scrubbing, rinsing, autoclaving, or the use of ultrasonic cleaners will be prohibited from the convention site.

5. Disposable sharps (tattoo or piercing needles, e.g.) or reusable sharps (tattoo tubes or piercing tools) containers must be clearly marked and stored where they are inaccessible to customers. Sharps must be disposed of in leak proof, rigid, puncture resistant containers. Disposable sharps containers will NOT be provided. You must bring disposable sharps containers and a biohazard/sealed container for your used tubes (unless you use disposable tubes), and show us at check in.

6. Artists MUST wrap all fresh tattoos with a non-porous barrier! Plastic wrap, soaker pads, and Sani-derm are a few suggestions. Many tattoo supply companies and all medical supply companies sell them. If we see clients without a wrap on a fresh tattoo we will bandage them and give you a warning. After several warnings you may be asked to leave the convention. Keep your art safe from infections.

Tattoo Convention Payment Policy 

Payment for spaces utilized for the October 2026 Iron Circus Tattoo Expo are as follows:

All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Exhibitor agrees to pay 100% of the anticipated charges due to expo prior to the start time of the event as  noted above. Charges incurred above and beyond anticipated are due and payable to Expo upon the receipt of invoice. In the event a booth space is not paid in full prior to show dates, reserved booth space and deposit shall be forfeited at exhibitor’s expense.  

All payments are to be made payable to Sal Verzduco (Hooligan Inc.) A credit card service charge of 5% will be included for fees/taxes. There are no fees if paid by cash/check/money order. A service charge of $25.00 will be imposed on any checks returned for non-sufficient funds. Expo will pursue all legal and civil avenues allowable by law to collect the debt. (Please include exhibitor name on all checks)

Payment Methods:

Business check* due by October 1st, 2026 

Money order/cashier’s check* due by October 1st, 2026 Visa/MC/AMEX** due by October 1st, 2026 *Make payable to Sal Verzduco 

Venmo

Mail to: Iron Circus Tattoo Expo c/o Sal Verduzco/Hooligan 5145 Wilshire Ct SE #B Lacey, WA  98503 

Pay before October 1st, 2026 for the early bird price!

Booth Prices increase by $50 After October 1st, 2026