ELM FEST 2026

13th Annual Tattoo Convention

TATTOO / MUSIC / MOTORCYCLE SHOW

April 9th - 12th - 2025

featuring Music, Motorcycle Show, Boogie Vans and Vendors

at TREES (2709 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226)

TICKETS ON SALE SOON

FEATURED ARTISTS tattooing at TREES

(walk-ins available, but book directly with an artist to guarantee your spot)

April 10 - 12 2026

Contact Artists Above Directly To Book!

TICKETS ON SALE SOON

Early Bird Priced Tickets (February 1st till March 27th)

The Number “13”

Thursday, APRIL 9th: Art Exhibition

Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Deep Ellum Community Center (2528 Elm St A, Dallas, TX 75226)
Kick off the festival with The “Number 13” Themed Art Exhibition featuring tattoo artists from around the world. Meet the creators in an intimate setting and take a piece of their work home with you. This show is a FREE event open to the public!

Friday, April 10th Tattoo Convention

Tattoo Convention: TREES Dallas (2709 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226)

Time: Doors open to the public from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Book a tattoo appointment directly with an individual artist and WALK-INS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE by the renowned attending artists. Vendors will be open all day offering a variety of merchandise and services.
Music Lineups TBA - Dusty’s, Twilight, Armory, Reno’s and more…

Saturday, April 11th Tattoo Convention & Motorcycle Show

Tattoo Convention: TREES Dallas
Time: Doors open to the public from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Book a tattoo appointment directly with an individual artist and WALK-INS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE by the renowned attending artists.
Motorcycle Show: TREES Dallas
- Time: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Location: 2709 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
- Join us for a custom motorcycle show sponsored by Dallas Harley Davidson, Cheap Thrills, and Law Tigers. The event includes a swap meet and art vendors. Awards will be presented in the following categories:
  - Best Bagger
  - Best Hand Shift
  - Best Sportster
  - Best Paint
  - Best Performance
  - Best Chopper
    Music Lineups TBA - Dusty’s, Twilight, Armory, Reno’s and more…

Sunday, April 12th Tattoo Convention - TREES Dallas

Time: Doors open to the public from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Book a tattoo appointment directly with an individual artist and WALK-INS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE by the renowned attending artists.
Details: Conclude the festival with final tattoo sessions. Vendors will be available until 7:00 PM.

FIVE plus venues throughout the weekend will be hosting Americana, Rock, Punk, and Alt-Country bands! Enjoy live music performances, art displays and a vibrant community atmosphere that embodies this event. Whether you're an art enthusiast, tattoo aficionado, motorcycle lover, or music fan, Elm Fest offers something for everyone.