The 1st Annual Ed Sheffer Memorial Tattoo Contest & Benefit

Come out and support our veterans, and enjoy a great afternoon in Brewer!

The Maine Veterans Project and Diversified Ink Tattoo are hosting the 1st Annual Ed Sheffer Memorial Tattoo Contest / Benefit for ME Veterans, on Sunday, October 3rd, from 2 pm– 7 pm, at Jeff's Catering & Event Center in Brewer.

One hundred percent of the proceeds go to veterans. This benefit will feature a live tattoo contest, live music by the Uncrowned Kings, silent auction items, a cash bar, and plenty of food to chow down on. Anyone is welcome to join the fun, Veterans get in free, and a $10 minimum donation is requested at the door for non-veterans

The event is in memory of Ed Sheffer, the founder of Diversified Ink, who died in a motorcycle accident on June 16, 2020.

There will a total of 7 categories to be judged:
Best Black & Gray
Best Color
Best Sleeve
Best Military Theme
Best Cover-Up

There will be some great prizes, including gift cards from several local tattoo shops, including, Forecastle Tattoo, Three Graces Tattoo, Timber Hearth Tattoo, and Diversified Ink Tattoo.

Lots of vendors will be on hand as well, including::
- Bee Kind K9
- The Burning Moose
- Brewster's Fine Food & Drink
- Twin City Tire
- The Magic Mirror

Silent Auction Items will feature:
5 $100 gift cards to LA Training
2 gift cards for 3/1-hour sessions for dog training, from BeeKind K9
1-$100 gift card & basket from Salon Onyx
1 Full Auto Detail from Quirks
2 / 1-hour Massages from UBE Physical Therapy & Performance
1 Scentsy Gift Basket from Miss's Marvelous Scents
1 Custom Tumbler from LG Custom Cups & More

Show your love for our vets, and don’t miss the special benefit!