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Horizon Hobby RC Fest

June 6-7, 2025 (CANCELLED)

Attention Hobbyist: Due to ongoing economic uncertainty and a strategic needs to refocus our resources effectively, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel Horizon RC Fest, Axialfest Badlands, and Axialfest Europe for 2025. 

Stay tuned to our social channels for schedule updates and behind-the-scenes coverage. Thank you for your unwavering support. We remain committed to bringing you the innovative products and memorable RC experiences you expect from Horizon Hobby.


999 Iron Horse Pl, Monticello, IL

RC Fest 2024 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.

RC Jet flying through the air

Air To Air Combat

RC Jet Airplane flying through the sky

200 MPH Jet Demos

RC Airplane flying at night

Nightly Airshows

RC Airplane flying through the ring of fire

Ring Of Fire

RC Pilot teaching a child to fly an RC Airplane

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!

RC Rock Crawler action shot

Rock Crawling Try-Me

RC Monster truck on a dirt race track

Monster Truck Racing

RC Rock Crawler in action

Off-Road Try-Me

RC Lawn Mower pulling weight

RC Pulling

RC Short Course Trucks playing Sumo

Sumo War

RC Buggy in the air during the Long Jump competition

Long Jump

Team Losi Racing TLR RC Buggy on a dirt oval track for during the 1/8 scale off-road race

1/8 Off-Road Race

RC Crawlers on a crawler course at night

Crawling Events

Losi RC Buggy on a dirt track during the figure 8 RC Racing event

Figure 8 Racing

RC Demo Derby Cars in a lineup

RC Demo Derby

RC Monster truck getting air during the RC Fest Monster Truck Freestyle event

Monster Truck Freestyle

RC Crawler with lights during the RC Fest Night Crawling event

Night Crawling


2025 Schedule Of Events

Tentative

Friday June 6th

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

1/10 Crawling 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 June 7th

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

Crawling Open

11:00 AM

Demo Derby

Monster Truck Bracket Racing

Pulling Demos/Competition until 7PM

Race Track Qualifying & Main Events

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

2025 Long Jump World Championship Competition

Crawling Open

3:00 PM

Flight Demonstrations

1/10 Scale Crawling Competition

Figure 8 Racing

4:00 PM

Monster Truck Freestyle

5:00 PM

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

Parking passes may be purchased at the gate entrance for $10 per vehicle. Valid through the entire event weekend with in and out privilege access granted. Purchase of a parking pass includes a $15 off coupon to be used at the on site Hobby Shop.

Camping

Camping is included with the $10 parking fee! No pre-registration needed to camp at the event.

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!

Best Western

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

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

Google Map Image of Hotel Lodging for RC Fest

Food Vendors

Ice Daddy's Logo

Patty Daddy's Logo

La Paloma Logo

House of Briskit Logo

Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck Logo

Chicago Grill Logo

The Lemonade Stand Logo

Partners & Sponsors

Big Squid Logo

Best Western Logo

Tier One Outdoors Logo

Go Monticello Logo

Gulliford Septic & Sewer Logo

Herriott's Logo

Illinois Portable Toilets Logo

Rugged Radios Logo

Stow Away Logo

VT Screenprinting Logo

No Limit R/C Logo

Badlands Off-road Park Logo

Battery Specialists + Golf Carts Logo

Rental City Logo

Midwest Construction Rentals Logo

Dominoes Logo

Subway Logo

Holly's Country Kitchen Logo

McDonald's Logo

Bulldog Disposal Logo

Monticello Railway Museum Logo

Monticello Model Masters Logo