A FREE tattoo events pulled in the crowds over the weekend at the Tivoli in Buckley.

Some of the best tattoo artists in North Wales and the North West of England, with several people having ink done over Saturday and Sunday.

(Image: Matt Warner) There was also a variety of stalls, including piercings, barbering, henna tattoos, tarot readings, crafts, make up, nail tech, clothing and accessories.

(Image: Matt Warner) There was also live entertainment throughout the day, including music, fire breathing, and burlesque from the award-winning Kitty De Vyne.

(Image: Matt Warner) Visitors could also meet snakes, insects, and an adorable albino skunk called Casper, courtesy of J&S Exotics Animal Encounters.

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The Leader visited the event on Sunday to take a look.

(Image: Matt Warner) Events manager Lindy Lovett, who was due to perform a fire act later in the day as her alter ego Arielle Firecracker, said: "It's been lovely, it's a really nice event.

"It's really good that it's a free event for the community, so you find a lot of people just coming in off the street. There's always a lot of nice, familiar faces and new friends to make here."

(Image: Matt Warner) The Flintshire event has seen its popularity grow over the last few years, and there are always new people discovering it.

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Lindy added: "You tend to see the same tattoo artists and the same members of the public coming back, but there's always some new faces."

(Image: Matt Warner) Awards were given out on both days, with artist Joe Little winning best portrait on Saturday.

Faye Skinner won best small colour tattoo, while artist Juraq won three awards, including best tattoo of the day.

(Image: Matt Warner) On Sunday morning, Lindy said: "We had a few winners yesterday. Juri took three awards and he also won best of day, so it will be exciting to see what happens today."