| Some of what we are working on to provide our guests and vendors with that extra value * Our booths will be a full 10’ x 10’ not the usual 10’ x 8’ found at other shows * Wide 12 foot aisle ways allowing for a safer and better traffic flow of the attending guests * Providing top rated entertainment which is included in the price of admission to the convention * Fully hosted with whole area sound by a Professional MC allowing us to keep all in attendance informed * Large video screen for all the contests letting everyone see the work being judged * Working with other area attractions to provide discounts to those attending the convention * Seminars and classes for both artists and for the general public who wish to be more informed about the industry |
| Location, Location, Location. And we do have a tremendous site. The location is at what is called the Big or Super X of the Interstate system. Where the 80 & 74 cross. Just a couple of hours from many large cities such as Chicago, St Louis, Des Moines and Peoria. A straight shot from any of these Interstates to the door of the convention site makes getting there easy and quick. With a population of 376,000 in the Quad City Area and nearly 37.4 million people comprising nearly 13% of the nation's population in the surrounding 300 mile area. There are some 37 shops within 50 miles of the Quad Cities, which makes the Quad City area one of highest per capita of tattoo shops in the country. With just the 37 local shops you would have close to 100 people working as artists and support personal. Take that number by the amount of work needing to be done to keep them open and you have a base of over 20,000* people having that work done. *Just 50 artists times 10 clients a week times 52 weeks Equals 26,000 The Quad City Area is highly recognizable to a large amount of people. Some of the near-by attractions in the Quad City Area are; The John Deere Pavilion, IMAX Theater, The Botanical Center, several types of museums, 3 gaming boats, dozens of great bars, several 1st rate hotels & incredible dinning establishments. Then of course there is the Mighty Mississippi River. |
| HOURS OF OPERATION FRIDAY FROM 5PM TO MIDNIGHT VIP ENTRY AT 2PM SATURDAY 10 AM TO MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 10 AM TO 6 PM DOORS CLOSE 1HOUR BEFORE FOR LAST CALL EACH DAY |
| LOAD IN WILL START FRIDAY AT 7 AM ON FRIDAY WE WILL HAVE FREE COFFEE AND DONUTS |
| REGISTRATION STARTS BEFORE THE KICK OFF PARTY THURSDAY NIGHT rsvp to attend |
please be aware the information on this event is subject to update and change without notice for up to date information please contact us with the link above
| BOOTHS START AT $250 ALL BOOTHS ARE 10' X 10' WITH SKIRTED TABLE, 2 CHAIRS AND WASTE CAN |
| HOTEL INFO The host hotel to the river center is the RADISSON 563-322-2200 RATES $105 HOWARD JOHNSON 563-326-1786 RATES $60.00 3 BLOCKS AWAY Ask for the MUDDY WATER RATE |
HOURS OF OPERATION Friday 3 pm to Midnight Saturday 11 am to Midnight Sunday 11 am to 6 pm last call 1 hour before close |
| TICKET PRICING ADVANCE ON SALE 6/1/07 Weekend $15.00 Extended access $20.00 GET IN @ 2PM FRIDAY + MORE AT THE DOOR Daily $10.00 Weekend $20.00 |
| FREE WIRELESS INTERNET |
| 4706 UTICA RIDGE RD DAVENPORT IA 563-344-O970 |
| THE MUDDY WATER TATTOO CONVENTION OCTOBER 26 TO 28 OF THE QUAD CITIES ILLINOIS & IOWA AT THE RIVER CENTER DAVENPORT IOWA IN THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER HALL |
| Sponsoring studio THE SCORPION'S DEN 4645 N BRADY ST 563-386-7801 Davenports Largest Shop |
| The Scorpion's Den |
CONVENTION SITES
| Suspension Acts from Utopian Suicide Scarrangers 3000 all 3 days with the band Rusty Sheriff's Badge Live music from local bands After Darks, One Night Standards, Catalina and In All It's glory. GODS GIRLS * Alternative Erotica High Fashion Models * THE BI-POLAR ROLLER DERBY GIRLS |
TATTOO & PIERCING CONTESTS
Friday
Tattoo of day
Best New School
Best Oriental
Best Floral
Best color
Nostalgic Military
Friday
Tattoo of day
Best New School
Best Oriental
Best Floral
Best color
Nostalgic Military
Saturday
Tattoo of day
Best First
Best Horror
Best Pinup
Best Sleeve
Best Leg
Best Traditional
Best black and grey
Tattoo of day
Best First
Best Horror
Best Pinup
Best Sleeve
Best Leg
Best Traditional
Best black and grey
Sunday
Tattoo of day
Small
Medium
Large
Best portrait
Best overall body
Best Back
Best cover-up
Best of Show
Tattoo of day
Small
Medium
Large
Best portrait
Best overall body
Best Back
Best cover-up
Best of Show
| PIERCING Friday Saturday Sunday Best Face Best Ears Best Overall Best Body Most Piercings |
| HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST SPONSORED BY HALLOWEEN EXPRESS 3402 ELMORE AVE DAVENPORT IA 563-355-0832 SATURDAY NITE MOST ORIGINAL, BEST COUPLE, BEST SINGLE |
| Seminars and Classes click here 4 more info Blood Borne Pathogen Prevention Training The cost for the class is $40 per person and includes a certificate and CD of all the materials presented. A free informational class for the general public will offered Bridget Welch a Doctoral student in sociology at Iowa State will be holding interviews with those who have gotten a tattoo as a memorial to someone they have lost. Participation is strictly voluntary and will be kept confidential. Tommy Rabid Tattoo Cover-ups: (Admission $50.00) ARTISTS/APPRENTICES ONLY! Introduction to Tattooing & Body Piercing: (Admission Free) Stephie Bracker-Reggelsen Photographing your tattoo work Getting the best photos for your portfolio, types of cameras, setting up the shot, identifying problems and practice session. Please bring your camera and photos you have taken. Limited to 10 artists each session cost $5.00 |
| COLORING CONTEST 4 THE KIDS SPONSORED BY MOMMY HAS TATTOOS |
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| EVERYONE THAT GETS A TATTOO DURING THE CONVENTION WILL GET A FREE PHOTO |
| The Tattoo Artist Showcase is Coming to Davenport Iowa June 17 - 20 (Fathers day Weekend) During Sturgis on the River the Mississippi River Motorcycle Rally CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO This show is in no way connected to the Muddy Water show |