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Horizon Hobby RC Fest

June 7-8, 2024

999 Iron Horse Pl, Monticello, IL

RC Fest 2023 Recap

Behind The Scenes


Hands-On Family Fun

The Horizon RC Fest is a hands-on, fun-focused RC celebration for the entire family. Brought to you by Horizon Hobby, it is scheduled in beautiful Monticello, Illinois at Eli Field. This two day event will feature an RC airshow, RC product demonstrations, giveaways and more! You’ll also be able to get hands-on with all kinds of RC vehicles and aircraft. Refreshment vendors and a hobby store will be on site. Don’t miss it!

RC Air Events

Day or night there will be plenty of aircraft in the skies over Eli Field. From the ever exciting Ring of Fire to the exhilaration 200 MPH jets there is no shortage in excitement.

**In 2023, we will not have open flying registration available for the public.**

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Air to Air Combat

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200 MPH Jet Demos

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Nightly Airshows

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Ring of Fire

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RC Airplane
Try-Me

RC Surface Events

Non-stop, high flying, radio controlled surface action! Not only can you watch the action you can also get your hands on the transmitter and join in the fun of RC rock crawlers, off-road vehicles and even boats!

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Rock Crawling Try-Me

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Monster Truck Racing

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Off-Road Try-Me

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RC Pulling

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Sumo War

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Long Jump

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Mud Bog Racing

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1/8 Off-Road Race

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Crawling Events

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Figure 8 Racing

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Demo Derby

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Monster Truck Freestyle

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Night Crawling

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Scale Tough Truck Challenge


2023 Schedule Of Events

2024 Schedule TBA

Friday 6/9

10:00 AM
  • RC Fest Open to the Public!
  • All Try-me Stations Open Until 5 PM
  • Flight Demonstrations Begin
11:00 AM
  • Crawling Open
  • Monster Truck Bracket Racing
  • Pulling Demos/Competition Until
    7 PM
  • Race Track Practice & Qualifying
12:00 PM
  • Figure 8
2:00 PM
  • Tollgate Racing
3:00 PM
  • Sumo Competition
4:00 PM
  • 1/24 Competition
  • SCX Pro Competition
5:00 PM
  • Blindfolded Partner Racing - No Vehicle Needed!
5:30 PM
  • Candy Drop
7:00 PM
  • Night Air Show Demo
9:00 PM
  • Night Flying
  • Night Crawling
10:00 PM
  • Show Closed until Saturday @ 9 AM

Saturday 6/10

9:00 AM
  • RC Fest Open to the Public
  • Try-Me Stations Open until 5 PM
9:30 AM
  • Show and Shine Group Picture
10:00 AM
  • 1/24 Competition
10:30 AM
  • Mud Bog Racing
11:00 AM
  • Crawling Open
  • Monster Truck Bracket Racing
  • Pulling Demos/Competition until 7PM
  • Race Track Qualifying & Main Events
11:30 PM
  • Demo Derby
12:00 PM
  • Air Show
  • Sumo Competition
  • 1/10 Crawling Competition
1:00 PM
  • TollGate Racing
1:30 PM
  • Candy Drop
2:00 PM
  • Kids Glider Contest
  • Long Jump Competition
  • Crawling Open
3:00 PM
  • Flight Demonstrations
  • SCX Pro Competition
  • Figure 8 Racing
4:00 PM
  • Monster Truck Freestyle
  • Mud Bog Tug of War
5:00 PM
  • Raminator Car Crush
  • Crawling Open
  • Try-Me Closed
6:00 PM
  • Candy Drop
7:00 PM
  • Ring of Fire
8:00 PM
  • Night Air Show
  • Fireworks
9:00 PM
  • Night Crawling
10:00 PM
  • Show Closed

Parking

2024 Info TBA


Hotel Lodging

The Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn is located a mile from the heart of the action at Eli Field and has recently been renovated. With Horizon RC Fest being two days you just might want to take advantage of this great deal so you do not miss any of the action!

2023 RC Fest Event

The Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn is located a mile from the heart of the action at Eli Field. With Horizon RC Fest being two days, you might want to stay the night, so you do not miss any of the action!

Hotel Amenities Include
  • 100% Smoke-Free
  • Complimentary Breakfast
  • Heated Indoor Pool
  • Plenty of Free Parking
  • Free Wireless Internet Access
Call To Make Reservations:
Address: 805 Iron Horse Place
Monticello, IL 61856
Phone: (217) 762-9436
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2024 Food Vendors TBA

2024 Partners & Sponsors TBA