Shop Opening: Middle Son Tattoo
- ALL AGES
Join us in opening our destination tattoo studio! Enjoy a day of food, art, music, tattoos, and performance in the woods Vermont!
Date and time
Location
1297 Rake Factory Rd
1297 Rake Factory Road Waterford, VT 05819Refund Policy
Agenda
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Self Guided Trail Tours
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Local Artist's Art Market!
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Tattoo shop ribbon cutting
Caleb Colpitts
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The First Tattoo!
Caleb Colpitts
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Guest Tattooer Flash!
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A Feast!
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Honeysuckle Amphitheater: Live Music!
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Bonfire
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Firework show!
Myles Ducanson
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Vermont style petting zoo
About this event
Ever since leaving Vermont to pursue a life as an artist, I dreamed of coming back to set up a place for artists to gather and practice their craft in the Northeast Kingdom, an area close to my home and close to my heart. When I started tattooing in 2014 I realized that dream would start with a studio. A little over a decade later, thanks to the help of friends and family, that dream is on the verge of becoming a reality!
Join us at the opening extravaganza of Middle Son Tattoo, the debut event of Rake Factory Arts. We will begin with a ribbon cutting, tattooists will be slinging flash throughout the day, and other local artists will have prints for sale at the art market (Cash Only!). There will be music, food, drink and performance. And don't forget to bring your walking shoes, we will have a map available for you and your friends to take self guided tours around the property!
We hope this opening can be more then the debut of a new tattoo shop, but rather that it will be the first public step towards transforming our secluded little section of fields and woods into a place that offers creative events and opportunities to the Northeast Kingdom and beyond.
You'll be sure to leave with a tote bag full of art, more than a few new friends, and that warm feeling of a day well spent.
Frequently asked questions
Do not just put the address in your gps, it will not get you there. If you are using a map app, navigate to the intersection on Joe's Brook road and Rake Factory road. Drive up Rake Factory until you see a sign on the right for Rake Factory Arts. Make sure to download the map beforehand.
There will be parking available on site, there will be folks onsite directing parking, please only park where directed. Carpooling is highly encouraged, it's better for the environment and will make parking easier.
The short answer is yes. Vermont summers come with a range of biting insects, including ticks. We would recommend bringing bug spray/tick spray. And make sure to do a tick check at the end of the day! We will have bug spray on site for anyone who forgets to bring their own.
Not only is the property on a dirt road, but it is on a class 4 road. It can be a bit bumpy, and we would recommend a 4 wheel drive car. That said, we drive up to the property in a variety of vehicles including a toyota prius, a nissan leaf, and a honda fit...so it is definitely doable.
You can wear whatever you like, feel free to dress up! Imagine you are attending a fancy soiree, but it is in Hobbiton. You will definitely want practical, comfortable, walking shoes. It will be warm during the day, but cool at night, so bring layers. Make sure you feel comfy and cute!
We will have a couple composting toilets available for guest use. We also encourage any guests that feel comfortable peeing in the woods to do so!
Nope! You are welcome to come at 10:00, there will be activities starting right away, the artist market will start at 11:00, but the ribbon cutting for the shop isn't until noon. Come whenever you want!
If you want to stay in the area, there are a variety of hotels a quick drive away in St. Johnsbury. Including the Comfort Inn (generic but convenient), a variety of bed and breakfasts, and of course airbnbs.
After purchasing the ticket you will have access to the music, food, drink, etc. That said, there will be a lot of art for sale, so bring some spending money so you can get yourself some work to hang on your walls or give to a friend! Bring cash, payment apps might not work up there.
Of course! Please be aware it is a property in the woods without a lot of amenities, but there is plenty of outdoor space to play and there will be games set up.
Be ready to be off grid for the day! Phone service is spotty, and there will not be wifi available.
If you plan on drinking, then absolutely yes. We want to make sure that everyone stays safe.
Don't fret! Just send an email to middlesontattoo@gmail.com
We welcome pets at the event. They will not be allowed inside the building, but there is ample outdoor space. Please only bring your pet if it is well behaved, and used to being around people and other animals. Also please come prepared to clean up poo.