We had an amazing experience at INK-N-IRON, the world famous, three-day tattoo, car and culture festival that takes place on the grounds of the historic Queen Mary. What really stands out about the festival is the richness of the entire experience. There are over one-hundred vendors selling an amazing array of merchandise including vintage apparel, Ts, hot rod inspired art work, pin-up clothing and pin stripe sculpture. The are multiple car shows going on at the same time, hot rods and rat rods dominate the outdoor area and there is a showcase of customs inside the convention area. A world-class tattoo convention is housed aboard the Queen Mary.  Tattoo artists fly in from around the world giving people a unique opportunity to get inked by the best in the business. Music takes place all day on two separate stages and talent included 20+ acts including, Merle Haggard, Rev. Horton Heat, X, Stiff Little Fingers, and Bronx. The festival also includes cabaret, art shows, and an beautifully produced pin-up pageant on the main stage.

Here’s a look at video done by C40 featuring TRIM. Thanks to Attilio D’Agostino, Bob Pitts, Jill Manoff and Santogold.

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INK-N-IRON is a Tattoo and Kustom Culture Festival in Long Beach, California. June 5th-7th. There will be 280 tattoo artists, cars, bikes, pin-up girls, amazing art, music, some cool vendors and a tatted-out, 5-year-old with pigtails. Hope to see you there.