Rock & Roll And Tattoos Go Together Like PB & J

Located in Mansfield, Ohio, and running from September 10 – September 12, the 2021 Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival is set to feature top names in rock, metal and alternative music, such as Slipknot, Mudvayne Rob Zombie, Chevelle, Halestorm, Mastadon and many more on two outdoor stages! The music and tattoo festival will also host a multitude of TOP Tattoo Artists from across the country for lasting memories etched right onto the canvas that is your body!

On your way to this grand gathering of some of the best rock and alternative artists, you can be sure that you will be passing by some of the best scenic opportunities that the country has to offer. But first, where will you park or camp for this festival?

Parking & Camping At The Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival

There are two parking lots located directly off US 30 near the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival grounds-including a brand new Orange lot for 2021! DIRECTIONS – Green Lot: 781 5th Ave, Mansfield, OH 44905 (located directly off the 5th avenue exit on route 30). Orange Lot: Exit on main street Route 13 and it’s the third driveway on the right. NOTE: Orange Lot has ADA parking. Both Lots are grass lots and the same distance walk to the festival grounds. Parking passes are available for weekend purchase or single day and Hang Tags will be sent out prior to the festival for your vehicles and will have directions to your lot. Motorcycle parking is also available.

SHUTTLES To The Festival

The “Shawshank Shuttle” is the most convenient way to get to The Ohio State Reformatory for Inkcarceration. Each pass includes parking for your vehicle and a non-stop air-conditioned modern coach shuttle directly to and from the festival site. Park and Ride Shuttle passes are sold daily and for the weekend and are available from Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Pittsburgh.

Official Campground

Spend the weekend at the festival’s official campground at the Richland County Fairgrounds located just 4.7 miles from the festival grounds. Call to verify they have spaces available. Campers can park and enjoy complimentary shuttle service to and from festival throughout the weekend.

Explore Your Other RV Parking Options For The Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival At The Shelby/Mansfield KOA

Located just miles away from the festival site, the Mansfield KOA offers luxury accommodations for RV travelers, including sauna, a pool, laser tag, zip-lines, paddle boats, a jumping pillow, fishing locations, and more. It also offers close proximity to parks such as Cedar Point, Amish Country attractions and more. Cedar Point is known for having prestigiously high roller coasters, and is a guaranteed thrill, while Amish Country provides a quaint balance to what will certainly be a fantastic festival this year.

The ratings for this KOA are consistently high, and the experience in and of itself at this resort is a vacation and a treat!

Now For The Mosh Pits And Crowd Surfing

Moshing

What  The Heck Is Moshing?

Moshing occurs when a group of Metal fans run at and slam into each other during a show. It often takes place in a loosely organized circle within a general admission crowd (we call that a “mosh pit”), although it can be as simple as two people repeatedly running into each other during a show and bouncing off in another direction.

Moshing can occur in any area of a general admission crowd, including directly in front of the stages.

Here’s The Deal About Moshing?

Moshing can be dangerous to both participants and bystanders.

Moshers can suffer bruises, cuts, sprains, and broken bones, especially where some participants are bigger than others, are moshing more aggressively, or if someone gets hit when they’re not ready.

Moshing is also dangerous for non-participants standing nearby.  A mosher who breaks through the circle can seriously injure a bystander who is just watching the show and not bracing for impact.

Here’s What To Do If You Don’t Want to Mosh.

Get close to the stage, as the mosh pit is rarely right up front. Buy the more expensive seats, so you aren’t in the general admission area. Other than that, be aware of your surroundings!  If you see a Mosh Pit forming near where you’re standing and are uncomfortable being in the proximity of such activities, find an alternate location from which to enjoy the performance!

Crowd Surfing

What is Crowd Surfing?

Crowd surfing occurs where a fan is lifted up onto the hands of other fans in the audience, who then pass the surfer along the top of the crowd.  Surfing can take place anywhere in a general admission crowd. Sometimes the singer of the band even crowd surfs.

Crowd surfing most commonly (but not always) occurs in the areas directly in front of the stages.

Surfing most commonly (but not always) travels from the back of the crowd TOWARDS the stage.

What’s The Thing about Crowd Surfing?

It is dangerous for both the surfer and other patrons.

Crowd surfers have virtually no control of their bodies once they are above the crowd.  Surfers can be groped, hit, or dropped.  Although crowds experienced with surfers generally try to pass them towards the stage, there is no guarantee where or how the ride will end or how the surfer will find their friends in the crowd once they come down.

Most of the audience is looking at the Stage!  Surfers literally put their health and safety in the hands of people they don’t know who are paying attention to something else.

Surfers also endanger other people.  A crowd surfer struggling to stay aloft can kick someone in the head or poke them with their hands.  Surfing is especially dangerous during an artist’s set, when most patrons are facing the stage and the surfer is being passed from behind them.

What If You don’t want to Crowd Surf?

Again. Buy different tickets where you are away from the general admission and further away from to more exuberant fans. Or be aware of your surroundings!  If Crowd Surfing is taking place near where you’re standing, and you are uncomfortable being in the proximity of such activities, find an alternate location from which to enjoy the performance!

All of us are responsible for our own safety!  Have a great time at the show and take care of yourself and others!

Visit Cincinnati on Your Way In or Out

The city of Cincinnati offers both historical and modern enclosures and attractions. As a conglomerate of city-business and tourist attraction hubs, this city is designed to allow visitors to get a lifetime’s worth of exploration in within days, on the same city blocks.

The Cincinnati Zoo is the second oldest zoo in America and frequently tops national lists. The botanical garden merges wonderfully as a landscaped feature with the fauna exhibits. This zoo features many endangered animals and specializes in its breeding programs. The insect exhibits feature live bugs, and the overall experience is notably and consistently wholesome!

The Cincinnati Art Museum is heralded as one of the best collections of Western art in the country, with a very select composite of paintings and artwork. It also features the very best of contemporary arts, and the 19th century architecture is charming.

Even a stroll through either downtown or uptown Cincinnati is sure to delight any traveler. The slews of markets, shops, and nightlife escapade enclosures will be sure to have you enthralled as a visitor. Known for some of the best chili in the world, visit any branch of Skyline Chili for a taste of true Cincinnati cuisine.

If You Are Coming From the South, Explore Kentucky!

For any Southerners planning to see the Inkcarceration Festival, there are a few key area in Kentucky that are sure to make the trip even more memorable!

With 405 miles of known passageways, Mammoth Cave National Park is the longest known cave system worldwide. About two million Americans visit this park each year, amazed by its well-lit tour. The caving system boasts gorgeous stalagmites and stalactites, in an easy walkthrough. For more daring expeditioners, there are guided cave-crawling options.

Louisville Kentucky is one of the oldest and largest cities in the state, and features notable derby competitions, hosts splendid fireworks shows, and is home to a historic downtown with Victorian Era style buildings and homes that are sure to charm many a visitor. The shoppes of the downtown area are a quaint historical feature, etched solidly into the history of the lovely town.

Kentucky is also home to a few notable state parks and is noted for having a particularly agrarian highway view – even for the Midwest. Check out Kentucky’s natural beauty on your way to the Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival!

If You are Coming from the South, but Will Pass Through West Virginia, Check Out These Areas!

Harpers Ferry is a lovely town situation on a small island, connected to the mainland by bridges. It is the original site where abolitionist John Brown raised the American arsenal in 1859. The Harpers Ferry National Historical Park contains a multitude of historical museums and exhibits. The town also provides access to a smaller segment of the Appalachian Trail.

Blackwater Falls State Park is naked for the darkness of the water that cascades through it. This coloration is caused by tannic acid from fallen hemlock and red spruce needles. The waterfall is a gorgeous 60ft drop and there are a multitude of other falls, all accompanied by various vantage points for optimal viewing.

West Virginia is chock-full of gorgeous natural parks and flowing water. The state is well-known for its natural beauty, and a fishing trip alongside any of West Virginia’s beautiful bodies of water is a memory for a lifetime.

For Those Coming in from the Northwest, Gaze at Some of the Features in Indiana

Indiana is home to some natural beauty as well as some great amusement parks! If you are coming into the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival from that side of the country, don’t miss out!

The Indiana Dunes are situated against Lake Michigan and provide some of the best views of the lake that can be seen in-person. The beach is named so because of the large mounds of sand that are rolled up and crumpled along the shoreline. There are usually hiking and fishing expeditions to join during the later months of summer.

Holiday World is a beautiful mishmash of water park joy and coaster park exhilaration packed into one affordable day trip. It is home to three wooden roller coasters, notorious for their eerie sway during rides, as well as the two longest water roller coasters worldwide!

The City of Bloomington is also a wonderful, culture-filled area, with avid nightlife, a gorgeous college campus, charming bars reminiscent of the previous decade’s hipster culture, and a web of other fantastic institutions.

If You are Coming From the Northeast, Stop in Pittsburg

While the city of Pittsburg is interesting in and of itself, there are a few special places that may catch your eye on the way through.

Phipps Conservatory boasts a large 13-room Victorian style glass house filled with the most delicate of flora, in a setup that is rotated by season. The paths are both scenic and serene, and the individual conservatories cover topics such as rainforest growth, water conservation, and urban farming.

Located at the University of Pittsburg, the Cathedral of Learning is a 535 foot gothic style skyscraper of a university (it is actually the second tallest in the world!). Construction began in 1926, and the interior is just as impressive as the exterior.

The city of Pittsburg, with an expansive past, and cultural culmination of foods, lounges, and parlors is certainly a strollable area by itself as well. Visit the city center and upscale urban eateries for a fun night!

PS – Don’t Forget Your RV Rental For the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival!

To make the most out of your trip to the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, renting a Rock & Roll Luxury RV Complete with your own driver from RVnGO is what turns a roadtrip into a party!

Is RVnGO Legit? Is Ozzy Ozbourne The Godfather of Heavy Metal? If having your own driver in a Rock & Roll Tour Bus is over the top for ya, RVnGO has many other options. Most people rent a Class A or Class C for their small group trips. Need help choosing between a Class A or Class C?

Class A is a luxury suite on wheels with a king-size bed, ample appliances and room, and some feature a full bath and vanity. Size A RVs are exceptional for group outings and getting that full-on pampered experience whilst driving. Your friends or family will love this roomy model, and returning each night feels like a breath of fresh air.

Class C model is a glorious mix of luxury that scales down to your size, whether you are a small family or a group of friends. It comes with a queen-size bed and appliances. The eating area is pristine and there are pull-out sleeping options, making this the most versatile pick!

Class B is perfect for any lone traveler, and the cabin and suite are separate. Class B’s are small, streamlined and ready to Rock & Roll. Nimble, offering greater maneuverability and more fuel efficient than Class C RVs, Class B RVs offer living space best suited for small groups of 2-3. Most Class B RVs don’t offer slide outs yet still offer luxurious amenities like galley kitchens, beds and restrooms.

There are also towable options that are compatible with a wide range of vehicles, for optimal price scaling.