Experience a weekend of tattoo artistry, live entertainment, and creative expression at the 4th Annual Ancient Arts Festival at the Chatham Agricultural & Conference Center in Pittsboro. The three-day event features live tattooing by local and visiting artists, tattoo contests, a masquerade costume contest, oddities and macabre art vendors, live painting, silent films, food trucks, and interactive performances. Festival hours are Friday, October 9, from 2 to 10 p.m., Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, October 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For tickets, schedules, and additional details, please visit the event link.