WALDORF, Md. — Get ready, ink lovers! The BayNet is giving away FREE tickets to the first-ever Cruel Summer Tattoo Arts Festival, happening August 1–3, 2025, at the Jaycees Event Center in Waldorf.
Presented by Village Tattoo, this high-energy, three-day event will feature 150+ world-class tattoo artists—including fan favorites from Ink Master—plus jaw-dropping sideshow acts, electric burlesque, pin-up competitions, and a marketplace of one-of-a-kind vendors.
Win Tickets to the Tattoo Event of the Summer!
To enter the giveaway, just fill out the short form below with your name, phone number, and email address. Entries must be received by Thursday, July 24. Winners will be selected and notified on July 25, 2025.
If selected, tickets will be available for pickup at Will Call. A valid photo ID matching the name submitted in the entry form is required for collection. Keep an eye on your inbox—winners will be contacted via email!
Cruel Summer Highlights Include:
- Meet & book tattoos with elite artists from around the world
- Sideshow stunts from Captain & Maybelle, James Maltman, Camille Zamboni, and more
- Burlesque by Červená Fox and the Summer Sirens Pin-Up Contest (with $500+ in prizes)
- Tattoo competitions, live entertainment, and exclusive giveaways by Urban Edge
Don’t miss this epic weekend of artistry, entertainment, and community connection in Southern Maryland.
More event details at: CruelSummerTattooFestival.com
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Would like for me and my husband to get to go to checkout the different tattoos and artist!
This would be a wonderful 22nd birthday event for my tattoo loving son. His birthday is Aug. 2nd.
I would like to view the art work.
Would love to win
I would love to win! I’m already planning my next tattoo (:
Please I need this pick me I would absolutely appreciate it more than anything
Has the winner been drawn yet?
Can’t wait to go!! And hope to win tickets!!