EVENT FAQ
-What is the address and how do I get there?
110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371
Click here for Google Maps directions
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-What are the event hours?
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Saturday July 20th 11pm – 10pm
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Sunday July 21st 11pm – 8pm
-No tattooing can begin prior to or extend beyond our posted event hours under any circumstances.—
-Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The parking lot, entrances and bathroom are ADA accessible.
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-Is there parking?
Yes and its FREE! We will be using the GREEN LOT off of 5th Ave on the South side of the fairgrounds (click on the link to look at a map of the fairgrounds)
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-Where can I stay locally?
Check out our LINKS page link.
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-Are kids allowed at the event?
Yes! This is a family friendly event. Admission is free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult.
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-What is the cost of entry and how do I purchase tickets ?
Day Pass: $20 online / $25 at door
Weekend Pass: $35 online / $40 at door
Save by buying your tickets ahead of time online HERE
Kids 12 and under free
Purchase Tickets: https://www.cryptidexpo.com/tickets
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-Do I HAVE to purchase my ticket in advance?
No, we will always have tickets day of at the door for $20. If the event had timed ticketing in your area, we do encourage you to purchase in advance if you know what time you are arriving. This helps us stagger crowds arriving.
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-What is your ticket refund policy?
Tickets are nonrefundable. *Unless the event is fully canceled. You can however sell your ticket to another person! All they need is the barcode on the ticket. NO REFUNDS IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND. NO REFUNDS IF YOU DID NOT LIKE THE EVENT FOR WHATEVER REASON.
If you buy a ticket from someone else make sure you know them because there are lots of Facebook and Instagram scammers selling fake tickets, FAKE TICKETS WILL NOT BE HONORED!
-What can I attend with my cost of entry?
With your ticket you can attend the tattoo expo, the contests, the vendor area and the burlesque show. Check the schedule for event times.
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-Can I bring my camera?
Small personal cameras are allowed. All we ask is to please respect the tattoo artists at work. Professional cameras will not be allowed. Media and publication please use the email link to contact us about for media credentials/passes.
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-Are pets allowed at the event?
Only service dogs, escorted by their handlers, are allowed within the Expo grounds. Pets are not allowed in booths while artists are tattooing.
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-What precautions are being taken in regards to Covid?
If you are sick, have any symptoms, or have been exposed to someone with coronavirus we ask that you stay at home. Staff will be regularly sanitizing touch surfaces with Cavicide-1 and hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the facility. Staff will be regularly washing their hands. As patrons the CDC recommends; washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if unable to wash your hands. Avoid touching your face without first hand washing. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Masks are not required, but we welcome you to mask up for this event.
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-What forms of payment are accepted at the event?
Please bring cash! Most of our artists accept cards or other forms of payment (such as venmo, cashapp, paypal, applepay) but cash is especially appreciated by most of the artists. Our burlesque show artists love cash tips! There will be an ATM on site BUT we recommend bringing cash with you to the location as we cannot guarantee that the ATM cash will remain available all day.
Any and all forms of harassment and discrimination (both physically and online) of, or by, artists, vendors, visitors, and clients will not be tolerated. Please report any issues to security, staff, or the info booth immediately.
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-Is there a bar?
Yes, alcoholic beverages will be available for 21+ attendees.
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BURLESQUE FAQ
-How old do you need to attend the burlesque show?
Our burlesque show at the expo is an all ages show that includes dance and sideshow artists. We invite you to attend the afterparty on Saturday evening for the adults-only burlesque show. (click here for info)
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TATTOO FAQ
-If I have an appointment to get tattooed do I have to pay to get in?
Yes - tattoo appointments at the Expo does not guarantee admission into the event. A ticket must be purchased to enter the facility. Please be sure to secure your tickets in advance of the event if you are scheduling an appointment on site. Tickets will go on sale on Feb 1, 2025.
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-How do I make an appointment?
If you have an artist in mind you will need to contact them directly via email or their social media. We have provided Instagram links on the Attending Artists pages.
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-How much does a tattoo cost?
Each artist sets their own rate, so we suggest that if you have a particular artist in mind you can contact them and discuss their deposits and rates.
-Do I have to have an appointment to get tattooed?
Although several artists do book ahead of time, many will also be taking walk-ups.
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-How old do you need to be to get tattooed?
You must be 18 with a valid ID to get tattooed in Washington.
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Artist FAQ (Tattoo and Vendor)
-Do I have to be licensed in Washington State to tattoo?
YES! All tattoo artists and piercers must have their Blood Born Pathogens Certification and their Washington State Tattoo Certification.
Unfortunately there is no temporary license for Washington and you must get it for the year.
Link for Washington State Tattoo License Click Here
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-Are the animals and bones at your market ethically sourced?
YES! We require all our artists to ethically source their bones, taxidermy, wet specimens, etc. This may mean different things depending on the person but for us this means that the animals are not being killed for the purpose of art. The artists can source road kill, found bones in nature, natural deaths from farms, antiques, etc.
We will not allow the illegal sales of any animal according to the state and county laws in the city we are producing the market in.
Washington State Laws Bone Selling Laws Click Here
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-We have a NO bats and human bones sold at the event policy
We do NOT allow the sales of bats or human bones! There has been an issue in the present and past of illegally killing and selling of bats and robbing of human graves. Most of the time folks can not prove if the bats or human bones were legally/ethically sourced so we have chosen not to support the sales of them. There will be no real bats or human bones sold at any of our markets. If you are an artist that sells bats and/ or human bones can guarantee they are ethically sourced that’s great but we still will not support that for consistency sake.
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-How can I become a vendor at the Expo?
Our markets are a curated event meaning we have an application process and will accept artists for each show. Not all artists will be accepted. To find out when we will release applications for specific shows we encourage you to follow our posts on Instagram and sign up for our newsletter on our website. We will send out monthly newsletters with information on applications that we will release. Our newsletter subscribers will receive notifications and links to our application releases before anyone else.
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-What is your cancelation policy?
If you are accepted to the expo and later decide that you are unable to participate, we will refund your booth fee in full, provided that you let us know THREE MONTHS before the show date. No refunds will be offered to vendors or tattoo artists who drop out less than THREE MONTHS prior to the expo.
Once you cancel, you forfeit your spot in the expo.
If the expo is canceled on our end due to public health concerns booth fees will be refunded minus a $50 fee to help cover expenses already incurred.
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-CAN I SHARE A BOOTH WITH ANOTHER VENDOR?
We allow booth sharing
For vendor artists only the main artists needs to apply. The primary artists will be the main contact and the artists responsible for paying the invoice in full.
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-DO YOU PROVIDE ANY TABLES AND CHAIRS?
Vendors: Tables, chairs, and electricity are available for rent. You must fill this out on the application ahead of time.
Draping and internet are provided to all vendors and are included in the price.
Tattoo Artists: Draping, tables, chairs, wifi, electricity and trash cans are provided to all tattoo artist and are included in your booth price