BOTANICAL TATTOO WEEKEND
Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 10 AM–8 PM
Join us for a weekend-long celebration of botanically inspired art and ink in partnership with North Moon Tattoo. Get inked among the blooms and choose from available flash designs or pre-book a session in advance. Take in the atmosphere as you watch tattoo artistry unfold, browse a curated artisan market, and gain exclusive insight from celebrity artist talks on the craft and culture of tattooing.
For this special event, we’re open late. As the sun and the ink sets, enjoy live music performances, wander the gardens at golden hour, and unwind with refreshing craft beers and cocktails from our beer garden. Whether you’re adding to your collection or simply soaking in the sights, this vibrant fusion of nature and ink is an experience you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for a sneak peek of the flash designs!
Don’t miss our exciting Botanical Tattoo exhibit! On display from April 4 through July 12.
Limited spots are available and are on a first-come, first-served basis upon arrival for both flash tattoos and vendor services. If you are interested in pre-booking an appointment for a custom design, please contact the tattoo artist directly through their social media. Artists who are accepting pre-booked appointments are indicated within the “Featured Artists” and “Attending Artists” lists below.
Please note, names and contact information will be collected upon arrival for flash tattoo appointments. Clients will be notified by text when they are next on the list. Clients will have 5-10 minutes to arrive at the artist’s station from the point of text. A valid form of ID is required for an appointment. All clients must be 18 years of age or older and will be required to fill out a waiver.
Flash tattoo designs range from $100–$300 and can take anywhere from 10-40 minutes depending on the design. All tattoo artists accept PayPal, Venmo, or cash. Credit cards and checks will not be accepted. Please note there is no ATM on-site.
Reserve General Admission for Botanical Tattoo Weekend
This event is included with General Admission (FREE for members). We recommend purchasing your tickets online in advance. You can also buy tickets in person at the Garden.
General Admission tickets for May go on sale at the beginning of April. Once tickets are available, they can be reserved through our Plan Your Visit page.
General Admission tickets coming soon.
North Moon Tattoo
This event is coordinated in partnership with North Moon Tattoo. North Moon Tattoo is a private studio located in Millbury, MA. The studio is woman-owned and blends art with mindfulness. They are appointment-only and specialize in providing high-quality custom tattoos in a range of styles.
Zafera is the shop owner of North Moon Tattoo. Nature is her biggest inspiration. She loves folky black ornamental tattoos and uses a mix of floral and pattern work in her unique style of design.
Follow on Instagram @_zaferatattoos and @_northmoontattoo
All artists participating in this event are either independent artists or are from North Moon Tattoo.
Featured Artists
Featured Artists are world-renowned professionals within the tattoo industry known for their artistry, some of whom have been seen on the hit TV show Ink Master. These artists will be tattooing pre-booked clients during the event. Please note that these artists might have time to take walk-ups during the event between clients, but it is not guaranteed. Contact the artist directly through their social media linked below if interested in an appointment.
Jimmy is a world-renowned tattoo artist. He is the owner of North Street Tattoo and was featured on Seasons 11 & 13 of the hit show Ink Master. Jimmy honors American traditional tattooing by bringing his mixed style to the craft. He can execute a perfect American traditional colorful tattoo and mix it with black and grey photorealism.
Follow on Instagram @jimmy_snaz
Woo is a traditional Tebori tattoo artist. Tebori is a traditional Japanese hand-poking tattoo style. Woo’s style is bold and colorful!
Follow on Instagram @woojintattoo
Chris is a world-renowned artist. Stylizing in unique fluorescent colors, Chris loves to make his tattoos fun. He creates prints, original paintings, stickers, skateboard decks, clothing, and more. He owns Beer Money Shop in Salem, Massachusetts.
Follow on Instagram @tallboy666
Zach is a world-renowned tattoo artist. His style is inspired by tribal/ Tibetan motifs. He has a mixed style of bold, colorful traditional and black tribal.
Follow on Instagram @sun.yata
Attending Artists
Attending Artists are professionals who will be showcasing their work and taking clients during the event. Click through the listed artists to learn more about them, their design style, and whether they will be offering flash, pre-booked appointments, or both at Botanical Tattoo Weekend.
Contact the artist directly through their social media linked below if interested in a pre-booked appointment.
Amber has a mixed style of fine line traditional and ornamental. Her tattoos are a reflection of her nature and specializes in black and grey.
Offering flash and pre-booked appointments at Botanical Tattoo Weekend!
Follow on Instagram @ladylazarus.tattoos
Cindy is a lady legend in the tattoo world. She has been tattooing since the seventies. She has a mixed traditional and colorful illustrative style.
Offering flash at Botanical Tattoo Weekend!
Follow on Instagram @cindystroemple
Nicholas James is a skilled color artist with ten-plus years of experience. He specializes in bold color traditional designs. His colorful floral tattoos are timeless.
Offering flash and pre-booked appointments at Botanical Tattoo Weekend!
Follow on Instagram @nicholasjamestattoo
Jake is a folky American traditional artist. He has an edgy style that translates well into bold designs.
Offering flash at Botanical Tattoo Weekend!
Follow on instagram @snakelicausi
Jake is an American traditional folky artist. He loves using fun colors that pop. His art is inspired by his personality – fun and creative.
Offering flash and pre-booked appointments at Botanical Tattoo Weekend!
Follow on Instagram @rest_press
Tina is a photo realistic black and grey artist. Her tattoos are bold but soft. She tattoos large scale pieces but also loves flash.
Offering flash and pre-booked appointments at Botanical Tattoo Weekend!
Follow on Instagram @tinatattooz
Ang loves to tattoo all styles. She executes black and grey florals beautifully but will also tattoo bright, bold colors.
Offering flash at Botanical Tattoo Weekend!
Follow on Instagram @tattoos.by.ang
Kat is inspired by astronomy. Her tattoos are magical and a reflection of herself. She loves tattooing anything mystical and whimsical.
Offering flash at Botanical Tattoo Weekend!
Follow on Instagram @staykatstattoo
Dave’s style is inspired by traditional tattoos. His floral designs are bold and bright. Vibrant colors and lady portraits are his signature.
Offering flash and pre-booked appointments at Botanical Tattoo Weekend!
Follow on Instagram @daveconleytattoo
Karissa’s fine line tattoos are bold and lovely, and her flash designs suit all tastes – stylized and beautifully crafted.
Offering flash and pre-booked appointments at Botanical Tattoo Weekend!
Follow on Instagram @_hellrose
Timothy James is a black and grey fine line artist. His style is inspired by west coast Chicano. His soft black and grey roses are his signature.
Offering flash at Botanical Tattoo Weekend!
Follow on Instagram @timothyjamestattoo
Madison specializes in black and grey. Her tattoos are very whimsical and dainty. She loves adding her twist to anything custom.
Offering flash and pre-booked appointments at Botanical Tattoo Weekend!
Follow on Instagram @maddawgtattoo
Nate specializes in illustrative black and grey. He has a unique style and his tattoos are dark and beautiful. He works in Salem, Massachusetts.
Offering flash and pre-booked appointments at Botanical Tattoo Weekend!
Follow on Instagram @thaholygoat
Jimmy is a bold tattooer. He focuses on larger-scale projects. He is consistently creating masterful full back tattoos. He is dedicated to his craft and is so fun to be around!
Fully booked and not offering appointments at Botanical Tattoo Weekend.
Follow on Instagram @mercertattoo
AJ loves tattooing anything inspired by nature. She loves to use bold colors and is specifically drawn to American Traditional.
Offering flash at Botanical Tattoo Weekend!
Follow on Instagram @ajludwig_tattoo
Sam is an award-winning artist and specializes in color realism. Her work is elegant and colorful!
Offering pre-booked appointments at Botanical Tattoo Weekend!
Follow on Instagram @minter_tattoo
ARTISAN VENDORS
FAQs
Flash tattoos are pre-drawn designs created by tattoo artists that clients can choose from to make for a quicker and simpler tattooing experience. Flash designs provide the client with ready-made options that represent exactly what they will be getting inked onto their skin, as opposed to working with an artist to create a custom design.
This weekend-long event consists of all things art and ink. About 20 tattoo artists will be offering their own 2–5-inch flash tattoo designs inspired by plants and florals, in addition to pre-booked appointments for custom designs. Visitors will have the opportunity to get inked within the picturesque setting of our subtropical conservatories, or watch the process unfold in real time.
Catch our featured celebrity artists while they tattoo custom pre-booked designs among the blooms or join them to hear about their inspiration and industry experience through scheduled artist talks. Enjoy a curated artisan market, live music performances, our beer garden, temporary ink options for all ages, and more. Stay tuned for a schedule of activities. Also, during your visit, don’t miss our Botanical Tattoo exhibit!
Botanical Tattoo is a gallery exhibit that features colorful photographs of botanically inspired tattoos and photographs of the tattooing process – from sketch to skin. Floral flash sheets designed by local tattoo artists will also be on display. In addition, visitors can learn about the botanic symbolism and history of tattooing through interpretive panels. Click here to learn more.
Flash tattoo appointments are walk-in only and are first-come, first-served. Each artist should be able to take around 10-15 clients each throughout the day. Names and contact information will be collected upon arrival. Clients will be notified by text when they are next on the list and will have 5-10 minutes to arrive at their artist’s station from the point of text. A valid ID is required for an appointment. All clients must be 18 years of age or older and will be required to fill out a waiver.
The flash tattoo designs for this event range from $100–$300 and can take anywhere from 10–40 minutes depending on the complexity of the design. All tattoo artists accept PayPal, Venmo, or cash. Credit cards and checks will not be accepted. Please note there is no ATM on-site.
Please note that it is customary and appreciated to tip your tattoo artist around 15-20% of the total cost, taking into consideration your satisfaction with their work.
If you pre-booked an appointment for a custom tattoo design, your tattoo artist will contact you directly when they are ready for your appointment. Please go directly to their booth to complete all necessary paperwork.
Yes! All ages are welcome to attend this event. There will be kid-friendly options including temporary tattoo stations, face painting, and henna.
Admission to the Garden is required to attend this event. Flash tattoos, pre-booked tattoo appointments, artist seminars, and vendor services are an additional fee. Click here to view our current general admission prices and to reserve your admission tickets in advance. Admission tickets can also be purchased on-site.
The event begins at 10 a.m. when the Garden opens to the public and runs until 8 p.m. Visitors are welcome to arrive at any point between that timeframe. Flash tattoo and vendor services will be available throughout the whole event. Check back soon for a schedule of timed activities. Please plan to arrive no earlier than 10 a.m.; early admittance is not permitted.
Plan to arrive no earlier than 10 a.m. After parking your vehicle, proceed up the path into the Visitors Center. If you reserved your general admission tickets in advance, please have your ticket/confirmation email printed or available to show on your phone for our front desk staff to check you in.
If you did not purchase your general admission tickets in advance, your reservation and payment will be completed on-site upon check-in at the front desk.
After checking in at the front desk for general Garden admission, there will be a separate check-in station in the Visitors Center for the first-come, first-served flash tattoo appointments. Names and contact information will be collected at this station, and clients will be notified by text when they are next on the list. Clients will have 5-10 minutes to arrive at their artist’s station from the point of text.
If you pre-booked an appointment for a custom tattoo design, your tattoo artist will contact you directly when they are ready for your appointment. Please go directly to their booth to complete all necessary paperwork.
Yes, this event is included with general admission which includes access to our formal gardens and wooded trails during your visit. Once you are checked in, you are welcome to stay until New England Botanic Garden closes at 8 p.m.
Tickets for general admission are non-refundable after you have checked in. If you were unable to secure a flash tattoo appointment, there are many other things to enjoy during your visit! Browse additional artisan vendors, enjoy live music performances, sip refreshing craft beers and cocktails in our beer garden, explore our 200 acres of beautiful formal gardens and wooded trails, visit the Garden Shop, or enjoy lunch at the Farmer and the Fork café.
If you reserved your tickets in advance but decide before you arrive that you can no longer attend on the date for which you purchased tickets, you have several options. Click here to view our general admission Ticket Refund and Exchange Policy. None of these options will result in cash or credit card refunds for unused ticket purchase price.
This event takes place in all weather conditions. In the cast of non-hazardous inclement weather, some outdoor activities may be moved indoors or cancelled. In the case of hazardous weather, New England Botanic Garden may decide to close. If the event is cancelled, you will be notified by email as soon as possible on the day of your visit and you will receive a full refund for your general admission reservation.
During your visit, be sure to check out the Farmer and the Fork café from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for a variety of sandwiches, bowls, soups, desserts, and drinks. Orders can be placed in person in the café or online for pick up at your selected time. You can also enjoy our beer garden from 12 p.m.-7 p.m. featuring a variety of craft beers, wines, cocktails, mocktails, and snacks to enjoy on the grounds. Outside alcohol is not permitted at the Garden.
Yes, the Garden Shop will be open for the duration of the event from 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
We have a large parking lot on site. There is no charge for parking.
Accessible parking is located closest to the building in the first parking lot on the right. You can learn more about accessibility at the Garden here.
If you choose to use Uber, Lyft, or another taxi service, please note that our entry gate on French Drive will close automatically for arriving vehicles at the end of general admission hours. Please plan to be picked up before the property closes at 8 p.m.