Ink Mania 2025 Review – History, Tattoos and Good Times

Ricky Bird and Lucky Loz tattoo at Inkmania fest 2025 Tampa, FL

Ink Mania Tattoo Fest 2025 did not disappoint! This year we rolled in with the mobile Lucky Supply Tattoo Museum, and the response was incredible. Tattooers and collectors alike packed the space all weekend, checking out historic artifacts dating back to the early 1900s—including a gallery wall of vintage prints for sale as well as relics such as Ed Hardy’s personal machine, an Owen Jensen frame cast from silver nickels with signature red coils. The level of interest and respect from artists and fans alike made it clear that the roots of tattooing are still deeply appreciated.

We were stoked to see so many new faces and reconnect with old friends. Lucky Loz and Ricky Bird were tattooing nonstop in the booth, laying down clean, solid work all weekend. A bunch of brave patrons put their trust in fate and walked away with fresh ink from the patented and original Get What You Get gumball machine—always a crowd favorite. We handed out stacks of stickers and samples, swapped stories with old-timers, and got to meet some future legends along the way.

Big thanks to everyone who came by, shared time with us, and made the weekend one to remember. Until next year!