Horizon Hobby RC Fest

2025 EVENT CANCELLED

Attention Hobbyists:

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, ARRMAGEDDON and Axialfest Europe for 2025.

Stay tuned to this page and 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.

Eli Field

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.

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

1/8 Off-Road Race

Crawling Events

Figure 8 Racing

Demo Derby

Monster Truck Freestyle

Night Crawling

2025 Schedule Of Events

Tentative

Friday 6/6

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
RC Rocket League

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 6/7

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
RC Rocket League

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!

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