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Festival Info
- Inkcarceration is an outdoor event.
- Lineup, schedule, and set times are subject to change.
- All Inkcarceration passes come with free admission to tour the famous Ohio State Reformatory & admission to Monster Energy Tattoo X throughout the weekend.
Festival Map
Map subject to change
Location
The Ohio State Reformatory
100 Reformatory Rd
Mansfield, OH 44905
General FAQs
The Ohio State Reformatory is the home of Inkcarceration Festival and is located in Mansfield, OH. Mansfield is centrally located approximately an hour from Cleveland, Columbus, and Canton/Akron, Ohio. If you are camping, see our Camping Info HERE. If you are driving to the festival and need parking or taking a taxi/ride share, see our Parking Info HERE.
There are two parking lots located near the festival grounds – the “Green Lot” and the “Orange Lot”. Parking passes are available for weekend or single day purchase. All advanced parking pass purchasers will receive a vehicle “Hang Tag” in advance of the show which will include detailed directions to the purchased parking lot pass based on the direction you are traveling from. Parking passes will be available the day of the festival for purchase, but fans are encouraged to buy their parking passes in advance for a more efficient entry into the parking lots. Note: Day of show pricing may be more than the advance price.
We work with Living The Dream Foundation, a great company that will do their best to accommodate these special fans when possible. They will screen all requests and reach out if there is an opportunity! Find out more and to contact LTD Foundation HERE.
Gate times are TBD and will be announced closer to the event. Usually gates open between 11am-Noon, however, this is subject to change.
Yes. Beer, wine and mixed drinks will be sold to those 21 or older with a valid government issued photo ID.
Yes! Sober Ink Mates is a supportive and inclusive initiative designed for attendees who choose to enjoy the festival without the use of alcohol or drugs. The program offers a safe and welcoming environment with various activities, resources, and support to ensure everyone can have a fun and memorable festival experience. This program will also host (3) recovery-style meetings each day.
Breastfeeding mothers can come by the Info Booth/Access Center located near the main entrance of the festival. It is not private, so be prepared to bring in any cover you will need to feel comfortable. You can bring items necessary to pump into the venue (pump, small soft-sided cooler, ice packs, cover) however, we are not responsible for loss or damage of any items brought inside. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to access@inkcarceration.com.
We are not currently accepting vendor applications at this time.
Tattoo Info
If you would like to be considered as a tattoo artist for 2025, please apply HERE.
Artists are listed on our Tattoo Experience page along with links to their work and contact info. All booking is done directly with the attending tattoo artists so you will want to contact them as early as possible to schedule. All tattoo artists will be announced closer to the festival. Tattoo appointments only available for ages 18+. Parental consent is not accepted for underage fans.
It is not a necessity to schedule ahead of time, but if you want more of a choice on who you work with it’s a smart idea. For info on each participating artist and their work you can contact them directly through our tattoo page. All tattoo artists will be announced closer to the festival.
Allowed / Not Allowed Items
Please be advised that there will be elevated security measures in place for Inkcarceration. Please carefully check the list of prohibited items and arrive very early to allow extra time for screening. All entrances will have metal detectors; please plan accordingly.
*** WE DO NOT PROVIDE ON-SITE STORAGE FOR PROHIBITED ITEMS. ***
- We strongly encourage you to not bring bags of any sort. If you must bring a bag, please abide by our bag policy below:
Staff at the entry gates will verify the contents of any medically necessary materials. Out of concern for the festival staff who handle the trash, please dispose of your medical waste and syringes in the proper disposal, which is located at the medical tent. Please do not dispose of these items in other trash bins at the festival. Please direct any further questions to access@inkcarceration.com.
Cashless FAQs
Yes, you can still use your credit or debit card at any point of sale terminal.
Credit and debit Card payments will be accepted in addition to RFID wristband, Tap to Pay, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Both card payments and RFID wristbands will be accepted by all food and beverage vendors, and merchandise tents. The only areas that will accept cash will be the Tattoo Expo (where cash ATM’s are located), and outside the festival such as the campgrounds.
Yes! We will have reverse ATMs on site, for you to exchange your cash into a prepaid Mastercard.
While cash is not accepted inside the venue, cash will still be accepted in day of show parking lots.
Our General Stores in camping and the Box Office will be cashless. We will have reverse ATMs nearby for your use! If you are needing your RV pumped out, they will only accept cash.
When using a reverse ATM, you will be issued a card which works as a Mastercard Gift Card, which can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
