Show Events
The 2012 show has been dubbed a Metal 'N Ink Extravaganza and as such we've added a few new events and tweaked our classic ones. Aside from our popular motorcycle show and tattoo show, we've also got body piercing, more live bands, more vendors and our anticipated custom car and truck show!
At the show on Saturday, we're proud to host Team Stunt - a Montreal based motorcycle stunt team who will be at the show to wow the crowd. These guys are amazing, world class motorcycle stunters so you will not want to miss this. Top cap off the show on Sunday, we'll be giving away a Kawasaki motorcycle for junior passholders and a Harley Davidson motorcycle on the awards stage at 2pm! Entry is simple, just purchase a weekend pass and be at the draw on Sunday and you could be riding home in style!
We've also arranged for some great family fun throughout the weekend including free face painting and temporary tattoos for the kids and a military extreme machine/big gun show (courtesy CFB Petawawa) so feel free to bring the whole family and enjoy your weekend at the show!
To find out exactly what events are happening at the show and when, have a look at the full 2012 itinerary.
Bike Show
The bike show for 2012 will offer you the opportunity to win trophies for registered motorcycles sorted by many categories! Bring your stock bike or your modified machine and have it judged by a respected panel of judges as well as by the crowd of enthusiasts for the People's Choice category. Download the registration form for your bike early and come strut your stuff at the Ottawa Valley Motorcycle & Tattoo Show.
Please remember that this is a motorcycle show not a show and shine so once you register your bike, it stays until the show is over - no exceptions.
There will be vendors from the motorcycle industry at the show as well displaying new products and services for your motorcycle.
Trophy Eligible Classes
- BEST IN SHOW 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- PEOPLES CHOICE
- BASE COMMANDERS CHOICE
- DIRECTORS CHOICE
- AMERICAN TOURING 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- METRIC TOURING 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- AMERICAN CRUISER 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- METRIC CRUISER 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- AMERICAN SPORTBIKE 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- METRIC SPORTBIKE 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- BEST LADIES 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- BEST SHOVELHEAD
- BEST PANHEAD
- BEST TRIKE
- BEST CHOPPER
- SPECIAL INTEREST
- BEST PAINT
- BEST CHROME
- BEST ENGLISH
Download the registration form and send it in to enter your bike.
Muscle Car / Hot Rod /Tuner / 4X4 Truck Show
This years' show has expanded to include a custom car and 4X4 truck show. From American muscle to Japanese tuners to lifted mud trucks, this promises to be a fantastic addition to an already fantastic show. Make sure to download the registration form to take part in the show. (all entries must be pre-registered to qualify for awards).
Trophy Eligible Classes
- BEST CAR IN SHOW 1ST, 2ND , AND 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- BEST TRUCK IN SHOW 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- BEST TUNER CAR IN SHOW 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- BEST 4X4 TRUCK IN SHOW 1ST, 2ND , 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- BEST BRITISH/EUROPEAN IN THE SHOW
- PEOPLES CHOICE
- DIRECTORS CHOICE
- BASE COMMANDERS CHOICE
- SPECIAL INTEREST
- BEST CORVETTE 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- BEST MUSTANG 1ST, 2ND , 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- BEST GM OEM MUSCLECAR
- BEST FORD OEM MUSCLECAR
- BEST MOPAR OEM MUSCLECAR
- BEST MILD CUSTOM 1ST , 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- BEST STREET MACHINE 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- BEST STREET ROD TO 1934
- BEST STREET ROD 1935 TO 1948
- STOCK TRUCK THRU TO 1970
- STOCK TRUCK 1971 TO 1995
- STOCK TRUCK 1996 TO PRESENT
- STOCK MIDSIZE TRUCK TO DATE
- CUSTOM MIDSIZE TRUCK TO DATE
- FULL SIZE TRUCK CUSTOM
- FULL SIZE MODIFIED TRUCK TO 1970
- FULL SIZE MODIFIED TRUCK TO 1971- 1995
- FULL SIZE MODIFIED TRUCK 1996 TO DATE
Best Stock
- 1901-1939
- 1940-1954
- 1955-1959
- 1960-1964
- 1965-1969
- 1970-1974
- 1975-1979
- 1980-1984
- 1985-present
- BEST PAINT
- BEST MOTOR
- HIGH MILER AWARD
- BEST COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
Tattoo Show
Got Ink? Show it off at the 2012 Ottawa Valley Motorcycle & Tattoo Show for chances to win trophies and recognition among tattoo enthusiasts. Bring your tribal, bring your backpiece - we have many trophy eligible classes to enter your tattoo into. Don't forget to register your tattoo in order to be eligible to compete.
Want Ink? We will have tattoo artists from shops all across Ontario and Quebec, setup and on-site to give tattoos to people at the show! There is no fee to register a tattoo and awards will be presented to both the artist and the tattoo.
We also have many vendors from the tattoo industry at the show displaying their products and services for your inked lifestyle.
Trophy Eligible Classes
- BEST BACKPIECE 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- LARGE COLOR 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- SMALL COLOR 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- >LARGE BLACK N GREY 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- SMALL BLACK N GREY 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- BEST MEMORIAL 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- MOST REALISTIC 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AWARDS
- TATTOO OF THE DAY (FRIDAY)
- TATTOO OF THE DAY ( SATURDAY )
- TATTOO OF THE DAY ( SUNDAY )
Download the registration form to enter your tattoo.
Download the tattoo artist rules and regulations
List of Tattoo Artists
- Rob - Tattz & Co. (Hamilton, ON)
- Chico - Tattz & Co. (Hamilton, ON)
- Chris - Tattz & Co. (Hamilton, ON)
- Mark - Tattz & Co. (Hamilton, ON)
- Velvet - Wizzards Den (Petawawa, ON)
- Liz - Wizzards Den (Petawawa, ON)
- Genny - Wizzards Den (Petawawa, ON)
- Chris Myra - Doghouse Ink (Pembroke, ON)
- Jeff Jones - Jeffs Art and Designs/Tattoo (Petawawa, ON)
- Todd - Jeffs Art and Designs/Tattoo (Petawawa, ON)
- Amy - The Twisted Doll (Sudbury, ON)
- Martin - The Twisted Doll (Sudbury, ON)
- Dan - The Twisted Doll (Sudbury, ON)
- Raven - Bad Kitty Tattoo (Gatineau, PQ)
- Jenni 1 Punch ( Piercing) - Deluxe Custom Tattoo (North Bay, ON)
- Polly Hatter - Deluxe Custom Tattoo (North Bay, ON)
- Kevin "Fuzzy" Roy - Four Kings Tattoo Inc. (Petawawa, ON)
- Alex Gorka - Four Kings Tattoo Inc. (Petawawa, ON)
- Scott Carr - Four Kings Tattoo Inc. (Petawawa, ON)
- More TBA!
- Bad Kitty Tattoo (Gatineau, QC)
- Jeff's Tattoo and Art (Petawawa, ON)
- Chris Myra - Dog House Ink (Pembroke, ON)
- Philink Tattoo (Cornwall, ON)
- Pierre Menard (Gatineau, QC)
- Robin Ink (Petawawa, ON)
- Velvet Blue Henderson - The Original Canadian Wizzards Den (Petawawa, ON)
- Genevieve Soulard - The Original Canadian Wizzards Den (Petawawa, ON)
- Marc Clairoux - Planet Ink (Ottawa, ON)
- Polly Hatter - Deluxe Custom Tattoo (North Bay, ON)
- Jenni 1 Punch - Deluxe Custom Tattoo (North Bay, ON)
On-Site Piercings
We have just recently added a few talented body piercing artists to our show! You can now get body piercings on-site with no lineup and no waiting, all while enjoying the show!
Live Music
This year, the show has many excellent bands on site to keep the crowd entertained! Enjoy a day of great live music while you check out the action! The following is just a few of the many great bands we have lined up!
Great Scott (AC/DC Tribute Band)
The ultimate Bon Scott era AC/DC tribute band Great/Scott will be playing Saturday night. You cannot miss this show if you like rock and roll - high energy, fantastic music and one hell of a tribute to one hell of a band! Presented by 106.9 The Bear.
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Triple X (ZZ Top Tribute Band)
The bearded rock blues trio experience, you won't want to miss ZZ Top tribute band, XXX. Performing all your favorite ZZ Top hits in true rock and roll fashion! Presented by 106.9 The Bear.
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Sab
The Original Rock n Roll Outlaw Sab has played with, recorded, and/or toured with an outstanding list of well- known musical legends including; Ronnie Hawkins, Kris Kristopherson, Dr. Hook, April Wine, has been a performer in Canada/USA/Jamaica/Cost Rica for 30 years now. NOBODY can can blow the roof off a stadium like this guy can. Currently touring eastern Canada and calls the Ottawa Valley his home.
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Rio Grande
Rio Grande is a solid rockin' trio of music veterans. Their style is steeped in the sound of Southern Rock, Texas Blues and Rock N Roll. Their show is a roller coaster ride of American music tradition served up hotter than a bowl of Louisiana Gumbo. Presented by Star 96 FM.
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Hellbound
Metal fans unite with valley act Hellbound! Hardcore, get-your-adrenalin-flowing original metal tunes from one of the area's premier original metal acts.
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Cory Cruise
Cory’s eclectic range ascends from the depths of despair to an upbeat, lively and awe – inspiring sound. Catch him at the indoor stage on Friday and Saturday.
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Vendors and Booths
This year we have many vendors from the motorcycle, truck, car and tattoo industries at the show to show off their services and products. Come check us out to see what's new on the market. Also, this show is a LCBO licensed event and there will be food vendors on site including buffalo meat and more! Bringing your whole family along? We've got free face painting and temporary tattoos for the kids too!
- Chromers
- Powder Coaters
- Custom Painters
- Leathers
- Jewellery
- Custom Bike Builders
- Tattoo Shops
- Clothing
- Food and Beverages
- Many More Vendors!
Body Painting
New for 2012, we're bringing in body painters by Toronto Body Painting. On-site bodyart by professional artists is a great way to have fun and show off your style. Please note, this event is for adults only but we do have free kids face painting on-site.
Full Itinerary
Friday, July 27
- Motorcycle Show
- Tattoo Convention
- Body Painting (WARNING: This exhibition may show some nudity or scenes that may be unsuitable for young children. Admission is at the discretion of parents and their supervision is advised.)
- Military Extreme Machine/Big Gun Show
- Muscle Car/Hot Rod/Tuner Show
- 4X4 Truck Show
- Project Warhorse
- Outdoor Bands (SAB, Hellbound, Aviation)
- Solo Acts Inside (Cory Cruise, Magic Bone Machine)
- Face Painting/Temporary Tattoos/Balloons for the kids
- Tomahawk & Knife Throwing demo by world champion Ward Wright
- Food & Merch Vendors
- 50/50 Draw
- Free Giveaways throughout the day
- Beer Gardens
- Indoor Stage hosted by J-Man w/ guest Deejay Big Mike
Saturday, July 28
- Motorcycle Show
- Tattoo Convention & Tattoo Awards
- Body Painting (WARNING: This exhibition may show some nudity or scenes that may be unsuitable for young children. Admission is at the discretion of parents and their supervision is advised.)
- Military Extreme Machine/Big Gun Show
- Muscle Car/Hot Rod/Tuner Show
- 4X4 Truck Show
- Project Warhorse
- Stunt Team from Montreal (Stunt.ca)
- 106.9 The Bear presents Outdoor Bands (Triple X & Great Scott, Common Luxury)
- Live Acts Inside (Cory Cruise)
- Face Painting/Temporary Tattoos/Balloons for the kids
- Magician Steven Anthony "Stretching Reality"
- Tomahawk & Knife Throwing demo by world champion Ward Wright
- Food/Merch Vendors
- Draws/Door prizes
- Free Giveaways throughout the day
- Beer Gardens
- Indoor Stage hosted by J-Man
Sunday, July 29
- Blessing of the Bikes/Cars/Trucks
- Ride Through The Valley
- Free Pancake Breakfast *
- 50/50 Draw
- Project Warhorse
- Door Prizes
- Food/Merch Vendors
- Star 96 presents live Bands featuring Rio Grande (noon - 2pm)
- Motorcycle Show
- On-site Tattooing & Piercing
- Tattoo Convention
- Tomahawk & Knife Throwing demo by world champion Ward Wright
- Military Extreme Machine/Big Gun Show
- Muscle Car/Hot Rod/Tuner Show
- 4X4 Truck Show
- Beer Gardens
- Face Painting/Temporary Tattoos/Balloons for the kids
- Awards Announced for bikes/cars/trucks
- Major Door Prize - HARLEY DAVIDSON & KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLE GIVEAWAY!!
* free breakfast is for those participating in the ride! $5.00 for anyone else.
Downloads
- Vehicle Registration (must be pre-registered)
- Tattoo Registration
- Tattoo Artist Rules & Regulations