Festival · Ohio
Inkcarceration 2027
Jul 16–18
Tell us your Ohio datesMansfield, OH (Ohio State Reformatory) · Ohio
Dates confirmed on the organizer's site · checked Sep 25, 2026
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A rock and tattoo festival on the grounds of the old Ohio State Reformatory, with its campground at the county fairgrounds.
What you need to know
Inkcarceration 2027 runs Jul 16–18, 2027, in Mansfield, Ohio. Pack 50 to 75 feet of power cord and a 50-foot hose with a splitter; the festival's pedestals can sit well away from your site and its water taps are shared.
Inkcarceration returns to the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield on July 16 through 18, 2027, and every festival pass includes a tour of the famous prison building and entry to the Tattoo X show.
The festival campground is not at the reformatory: it sits at the Richland County Fairgrounds about four miles away, linked to the festival by a free shuttle during festival hours. Camping passes cover four nights, indoor restrooms and showers, 24-hour security and medical help, a general store, and bands after the festival closes each night. Power and water are extras bought with the pass. RV sites run on 30- or 50-amp service with the pedestal up to 75 feet from the rig, adapters from a 50-amp rig to a 30-amp pedestal are not allowed, and water connections are shared, so the festival tells campers to bring a long hose and a splitter. Once a vehicle is checked in and parked, the festival generally does not let it leave the campground.
Safety rules and an insider tip
Safety + legal. Vehicles cannot leave the campground once they are checked in and parked, so stock food, water and medications before you arrive, and use the shuttle for the festival.
Insider tip. Pack 50 to 75 feet of power cord and a 50-foot hose with a splitter; the festival's pedestals can sit well away from your site and its water taps are shared.
Official source: inkcarceration.com
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Frequently asked about Inkcarceration
When is Inkcarceration 2027?
Inkcarceration 2027 runs Jul 16–18, 2027, in Mansfield, Ohio.
Where is Inkcarceration held?
Mansfield, Ohio (Ohio State Reformatory).
What are the exact 2027 dates?
Jul 16–18, 2027.
What RV should I rent for Inkcarceration?
Best categories: rv, towable, trucks-vans. Inkcarceration returns to the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield on July 16 through 18, 2027, and every festival pass includes a tour of the famous prison building and entry to the Tattoo X show. The festival campground is not at the reformatory: it sits at the Richland County Fairgrounds about four miles away, linked to the festival by a free shuttle during festival hours. Camping passes cover four nights, indoor restrooms and showers, 24-hour security and medical help, a general store, and bands after the festival closes each night. Power and water are extras bought with the pass. RV sites run on 30- or 50-amp service with the pedestal up to 75 feet from the rig, adapters from a 50-amp rig to a 30-amp pedestal are not allowed, and water connections are shared, so the festival tells campers to bring a long hose and a splitter. Once a vehicle is checked in and parked, the festival generally does not let it leave the campground.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 16 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
Where is the Inkcarceration campground?
At the Richland County Fairgrounds, about four miles from the festival at the Ohio State Reformatory. Campers receive a hang tag before the show with directions and entry instructions for their pass type, and a free shuttle runs between the campground and the festival during festival hours.
Does Inkcarceration camping include hookups?
Not by default: electricity and water are sold as options with the camping pass. RV power is 30- or 50-amp depending on the pass, 50-amp and no-hookup sites come without water, and pump and fill service runs from Friday through Monday morning for a fee.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
Vehicles cannot leave the campground once they are checked in and parked, so stock food, water and medications before you arrive, and use the shuttle for the festival.
What's an insider tip?
Pack 50 to 75 feet of power cord and a 50-foot hose with a splitter; the festival's pedestals can sit well away from your site and its water taps are shared.
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Before you rent in Ohio — key local rules
No CDL is needed for motorhomes under 26,001 lbs — Ohio BMV
Boating Education required for operators born after 1982 — ODNR — Watercraft
Wayne NF OHV + Perry State Forest primary public — USFS — Wayne NF
Ohio BAC 0.08%; open container in passenger area prohibited — ORC §4511.19
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Ohio rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 7% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — disclosure required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-07:00