A heartfelt thank you to the tattoo artists who created some seriously stunning pieces, the vendors who had us coming back for more, the organizers who made it all happen, and every single person who came to support the first annual Inktoberfest this October 2025. 🧡

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What do you get when you mix a historic resort, reputable tattoo artists, and three days of entertainment? Inktoberfest.This October 10th to 12th, Southwest Nova Scotia will host its first-ever body art convention at Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa; a beautifully preserved Norman‑style chateau set on the Annapolis Basin. Between tattoos and live entertainment, you can relax in a luxury suite or cozy cottage, sample exceptional cuisine at Churchill’s Restaurant & Lounge, unwind with spa treatments, or tee off on the resort's iconic Stanley Thompson golf course. It's the perfect setting for a weekend of creativity, connection, and coastal charm.Presented by Peter and Phil of Sou’West Iron & Ink and Lobster Bash, two well-known figures in Digby famous for delivering top-notch entertainment. Alongside them is Terrie Jane, a dedicated tattoo artist who regularly guest spots and participates in events, appeared on two seasons of the Canadian TV show Maritime Ink, and is the award-winning owner of Ink Zensation in Greenwood, NS.We invite you to build a new tradition for Nova Scotia. Where every tattoo inks a story on the pages of our first chapter.