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Frequently asked questions below

Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone ME14 3JF

Doors open Saturday 4th April 2026 and closes at 7pm
5th April Sunday opens at 9am and closes at 7pm
6th April Bank Holiday Monday opens at 9am and closes at 5pm.To gain entry at 9am you will need to buy a pre-paid ticket via Eventbrite link here. Tickets on the day are available from 930am daily.

We have enough space for 2500 cars at any one time and it is FREE PARKING FOR EVERYONE AT THE EVENT

Children are free under 16yr old and adults (16 and older) are £15 for the day or can be bought in advance via the Eventbrite website.

Saturday 4th April,  Sunday 5th April, and Monday 6th April

We cannot give you a certain booth as they are allocated at time of booking so its not possible

Fraser & Samantha Williams

A thermal copier and printer will be available on site. Please bring your own thermal paper and use a plastic carrier for the thermal printer. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO USE OUR THERMAL COPIER, PLEASE ASK FOR ASSISTANCE.

Children and infants are welcome at the Maidstone Tattoo Extravaganza, provided a responsible adult accompanies them. For Children under sixteen entrance is free with a paying adult. UK Laws apply to Tattooing, Piercing and Alcohol Sales. Some acts may not be suitable for young children; parental discretion is advised.

The age limit to be tattooed is strictly 18 years old or over and if you look under 21 years of age please bring photographic identification with you

Yes, every tattoo artist works differently so you will need to contact them directly to see if they pre-book before the event or if they prefer a first come first served style of working. If you have a specific picture of something you want to get tattooed, please bring a printout with you as this is always helpful for your chosen tattoo artist.

No animals of any sort are allowed where tattooing is taking place but you are more than welcome to have your pets in the outside spaces, but they must be kept on leads at all times.

 

Friday 3rd April from 16:00 to 19:00 and from 07:30 for the following THREE days, break down needs must be completed by 17:30 on the bank Holiday Monday as building needs to be returned to normal by 21:00 so we can hand it back to the Showground without incurring any extra charges.

No free tickets are offered at this event; each ticket is £15.00 only. We do not give free carer tickets.

You can download a booking form off the download section, we will then require you to fill this in and forward by email with your license to trade along with a link to your website or Facebook page so we can complete our vetting process.

 

Artist booths are minimum 2mtr wide by at least 2mtr deep, for further information regarding sizes please download a booking form which shows everything detailed.