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Horizon Hobby RC Fest
2024 Dates TBA
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.**
Air to Air Combat
200 MPH Jet Demos
Nightly Airshows
Ring of Fire
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!
Rock Crawling Try-Me
Monster Truck Racing
Off-Road Try-Me
RC Pulling
Sumo War
Long Jump
Mud Bog Racing
1/8 Off-Road Race
Crawling Events
Figure 8 Racing
Demo Derby
Monster Truck Freestyle
Night Crawling
Scale Tough Truck Challenge
2023 Schedule Of Events
2024 Schedule TBA
Friday 6/9
- 10:00 AM
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- RC Fest Open to the Public!
- All Try-me Stations Open Until 5 PM
- Flight Demonstrations Begin
- 11:00 AM
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- Crawling Open
- Monster Truck Bracket Racing
- Pulling Demos/Competition Until
7 PM - Race Track Practice & Qualifying
- 12:00 PM
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- Figure 8
- 2:00 PM
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- Tollgate Racing
- 3:00 PM
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- Sumo Competition
- 4:00 PM
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- 1/24 Competition
- SCX Pro Competition
- 5:00 PM
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- Blindfolded Partner Racing - No Vehicle Needed!
- 5:30 PM
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- Candy Drop
- 7:00 PM
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- Night Air Show Demo
- 9:00 PM
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- Night Flying
- Night Crawling
- 10:00 PM
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- Show Closed until Saturday @ 9 AM
Saturday 6/10
- 9:00 AM
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- RC Fest Open to the Public
- Try-Me Stations Open until 5 PM
- 9:30 AM
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- Show and Shine Group Picture
- 10:00 AM
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- 1/24 Competition
- 10:30 AM
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- Mud Bog Racing
- 11:00 AM
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- Crawling Open
- Monster Truck Bracket Racing
- Pulling Demos/Competition until 7PM
- Race Track Qualifying & Main Events
- 11:30 PM
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- Demo Derby
- 12:00 PM
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- Air Show
- Sumo Competition
- 1/10 Crawling Competition
- 1:00 PM
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- TollGate Racing
- 1:30 PM
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- Candy Drop
- 2:00 PM
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- Kids Glider Contest
- Long Jump Competition
- Crawling Open
- 3:00 PM
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- Flight Demonstrations
- SCX Pro Competition
- Figure 8 Racing
- 4:00 PM
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- Monster Truck Freestyle
- Mud Bog Tug of War
- 5:00 PM
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- Raminator Car Crush
- Crawling Open
- Try-Me Closed
- 6:00 PM
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- Candy Drop
- 7:00 PM
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- Ring of Fire
- 8:00 PM
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- Night Air Show
- Fireworks
- 9:00 PM
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- Night Crawling
- 10:00 PM
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- 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!
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 PlaceMonticello, IL 61856
Phone: (217) 762-9436
