The Ardèche Ink story

Born in 2009 under Ardèche Vets MC and Chris Yvac, the Tattoo Motor Show lands every year at Parc de la Lombardière in Davézieux. From a handful of local artists and riders, it grew into Nord-Ardèche’s big alternative culture meet-up — tattooing, custom vehicles, rock and shows. In 2025, Ardèche Ink opened a second chapter in the south: the Aubenas Tattoo Convention at Espace Lienhart.

One department, two events. Davézieux in June: open air, grease, Hot Rods and stunts. Aubenas in spring: a softer, intimate, urban vibe focused on meeting tattoo professionals.

1. 17th edition, 4-6 June — Parc de la Lombardière, Davézieux. Next edition announced.
   2027
   Act #3, 13-14 March — back at Espace Lienhart. Artist applications from autumn.
2. 16th edition, 5-7 June — ~70 European artists, US & custom vehicle display, rock/metal gigs, globe of death, Strongman (truck pull). Firmly rooted at Lombardière.
   2026
   Act #2, 14-15 March — ~50 artists, DJ sets, indoor rock gigs, stands and tattoo contests. Confirmation year.
3. 15th edition, 6-8 June — international leap: Strongman (13.5 t truck pull), Globe of Death, official Ford Mustang display, Lowrider shows.
   2025
   Act #1, 15-16 March — launch at Espace Lienhart: ~50 artists from across France, instant public success. “One department, two events”.
4. 14th edition, 7-9 June — 70 European artists; urban sports join in: BMX Freestyle and a Bunny Up Contest round.
   2024
5. 13th edition, 9-11 June — solid 3-day format; rock/metal nights, contests for the best pieces done on site.
   2023
6. 12th edition, 10-12 June — big return after two silent Covid years; packed reunions at Parc de la Lombardière.
   2022
7. Blank years — the 12th edition planned for 2020 is postponed then cancelled; two years off (Covid-19).
   2020–21
8. 11th edition, 8-9 June — end of the first decade: the festival is Nord-Ardèche’s kustom meet-up.
   2019
9. 10th edition, 9-10 June — decade anniversary: tattoo, custom and rock firmly intertwined.
   2018
10. 9th edition, 10-11 June — rock gigs, stunt shows, Hot Rods & Kustom Kulture fully in the mix.
    2017
11. 8th edition, 4-5 June — the festival keeps growing at Lombardière.
    2016
12. 7th edition, 6-7 June — rising popularity; gigs and shows strengthen the tattoo + mechanical formula.
    2015
13. 6th edition, 24-25 May — gradual opening to American cars and Kustom Kulture.
    2014
14. 5th edition, 18-19 May — the meet-up takes lasting root in Davézieux.
    2013
15. 4th edition, 5-6 May — from local convention toward a full festival (tattoo, custom, gigs).
    2012
16. 3rd edition, 28-29 May — the festival finds its voice: artists, riders and an early loyal crowd.
    2011
17. 2nd Tattoo & Motor Show, 22-23 May — consolidation: still a handful of local artists, the formula clicks.
    2010
18. 1st Tattoo & Motor Show, 30-31 May — founded in Davézieux (Parc de la Lombardière) with Ardèche Vets MC and Chris Yvac.
    2009