SCHENECTADY — Guests can get “inked” and hang out with over 150 of the top tattoo artists in the country for three days of tattooing, piercing, seminars, competitions, and networking, at the Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center, where the Dead Man’s Hand Tattoo Expo will be held from Friday, Oct. 22 - Sunday, Oct. 24.
In addition to showcasing art from the tattoo industry’s best talent, the fun-filled weekend also includes live music headlined by regional favorites The Erotics, a Halloween costume party featuring DJ Ketchup, the crowning of the first Miss Alternative New York, and more.
Tickets are available at www.RiversCasino.com/Schenectady. A full weekend pass is $45, Friday-only passes $15, Saturday-only $25, and Sunday-only passes are $10.
Main Event Schedule:
Friday 12 p.m. - Doors open (contests and awards announced throughout the day); 7 p.m. – Miss Alternative New York contest; 9:30 p.m. – The Erotics perform on the main stage; 11 p.m. – Tattoo of the Day Award.
Saturday 12 p.m. – Doors open (artist seminars and workshops, and live music throughout the day); 7 p.m. – Halloween Costume Party with DJ Ketchup; 11 p.m. – Tattoo of the Day award.
Sunday 12 p.m. – Doors open; 7 p.m. – Tattoo of the Day, Best of Show, and Best of Best awards.
Rivers Casino & Resort is located at the Mohawk Harbor near the heart of downtown Schenectady. Visit the Dead Man’s Hand Tattoo Expo at: www.deadmanshandexpo.com
