Elm Street Tattoo & Music Fest

6th Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention

Dates
Apr 10–12, 2026
Venue
Hy-Vee Hall – Iowa Hall of Pride
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States

About this edition

The 6th annual Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention returns to Hy-Vee Hall – Iowa Hall of Pride in Des Moines, Iowa, from April 10 to April 12, 2026. This exciting event offers three full days of live entertainment designed for all ages. Attendees can experience live music, watch painters at work, and see tattoos being inked right before their eyes. Daily competitions will showcase both new and existing tattoos, with the Best of the Day and Best in Show awards reserved exclusively for tattoos completed during the event. Visitors are invited to explore a variety of vendors, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, and perhaps find a lasting memento to take home. The show hours are Friday from 2 PM to midnight, Saturday from 11 AM to midnight, and Sunday from 11 AM to 8 PM. Children aged 6 and under are admitted free, with affordable ticket options available for all ages. Join us for a memorable weekend celebrating the art of tattooing at the Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention!

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Elm Street Tattoo & Music Fest
11/12/2026

Event details

Dates
Apr 10–12, 2026
Venue
Hy-Vee Hall – Iowa Hall of Pride
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Address
730 3rd St, 50309, Des Moines, Iowa

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Elm Street Tattoo & Music Fest in Des Moines, year by year.

  1. Apr 4–6, 2025

    5th Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention · Hy-Vee Hall – Iowa Hall of Pride

  2. Apr 12–14, 2024

    4th Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention · Hy-Vee Hall – Iowa Hall of Pride

  3. Apr 14–16, 2023

    3rd Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention · Hy-Vee Hall – Iowa Hall of Pride

  4. May 13–15, 2022

    2nd Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention · Hy-Vee Hall – Iowa Hall of Pride

  5. Apr 30–May 2, 2021

    1st Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention · Hy-Vee Hall – Iowa Hall of Pride

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