Thousands flock to Ink & Engines Fest at Norfolk Showground

The first Ink & Engines Fest took place at the Norfolk Showground over the weekend.

It was organised by couples Shane and Nicola Grady, who own Cold Iron Tattoo Company in Norwich, and Daisy Bonham and Aaron Riches of wedding and event planning business Smoke & Wildwood.

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A tattoo artist at work at Ink & Engines Fest (Image: Tom Horne)

There were indoor and outdoor attractions, with 60 tattooists in the main hall.

Attendees could book in with artists directly ahead of the festival. 

There was also an array of classic and supercars, a funfair, a trade village, food and drink vendors, live street art by Demograffix, a BMX display and The Wall of Death with jaw-dropping motorbike stunts. 

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A BMX display at the festival (Image: Tom Horne)

Live music came from The Rum Dogs, Millie Manders & The Shutup, The Foreign Locals and much more.

Mrs Grady said: "It was absolutely fantastic and exceeded our expectations with the number of people - on Sunday the figure was 3,800.

"People are already asking for the 2025 dates, which we will announce soon."

Cars at the Ink & Engines Fest (Image: Tom Horne)

The Wheel of Death (Image: Tom Horne)

One of the stages at the festival (Image: Tom Horne)

There were classic and super cars at the event (Image: Tom Horne)