2025 Guntersville Lake HydroFest

Celebrate the annual Guntersville Lake HydroFest and experience boat racing featuring the H1 Unlimited series, Grand Prix America, Offshore's Super Stock, Stock Outboards and the F200 tunnel series. Guntersville Lake HydroFest is two days of racing and also a Pre-Party on Thursday and testing on Friday. Follow Guntersville Lake HydroFest on Facebook and Instagram to see more information on this year’s race!

2025 TICKET PRICES - NOTE: At the Gate prices start June 1, 2025 at midnight.

Weekend Pass:

• Access to the event venue both days of racing. Weekend pass holders will only receive ONE wristband for the entire weekend. Do not remove your wristband, re-entry will NOT be permitted without wristband.

• PRE-SALE
• $20 for Adults
• $10 for Kids 6-12
• FREE for 5 and Under

• AT THE GATE:
• $30 for Adults
• $15 for Kids 6-12
• FREE for 5 and under

Day Pass:

• PRE-SALE
• $15 for Adults
• $5 for Kids 6-12
• FREE for 5 and Under

• AT THE GATE:
• $20 for Adults
• $10 for kids 6-12
• FREE for 5 and under

Active Duty Military Pass - FREE

• Discount applies to military active duty, reserve and National Guard. Military ID will be required at gate entry.

Ultimate Weekend Pass - PRE-SALE: $30 AT THE GATE: $40

• The Ultimate Weekend Pass includes admission into the event, free transportation to see the boats throughout the two days of racing and a commemorative event program. To see the boats, you must wear close-toed shoes! Ultimate Weekend pass holders will only receive ONE wristband for the entire weekend. Do not remove your wristband, re-entry will NOT be permitted without wristband.

Club Level - $120/ticket (limited availability)

• Club Level includes access into a private tented area for on-the-water viewing at the start/finish line and free lunch and nonalcoholic beverages. A cash bar will be available for liquor purchase. Free transportation to see the boats throughout the two days of racing is also included! To see the boats, you must wear close-toed shoes! Children under the age of 21 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and must have a paid ticket. Club Level pass holders will only receive ONE wristband for the entire weekend. Do not remove your wristband, re-entry will NOT be permitted without wristband.

Friends of HydroFest - VIP -$500 for Two. (Limited availability)

• The Friends of HydroFest VIP is a two ticket package providing entrance to the VIP tent during the event weekend. The VIP tent includes free food. There will be free beer and wine served inside the VIP tent. A cash bar will be available for liquor purchase. The VIP tent sits to the left of the start/finish line. This ticket also includes VIP parking and transportation to and from the event venue. Friends of HydroFest VIP also have the opportunity to go to the pits at any time during the weekend. Transportation to see the boats is in Zone 1, you must wear close-toed shoes! Children under the age of 21 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and must have a paid ticket. Friends of HydroFest - VIP pass holders will only receive ONE wristband per person for the entire weekend. Do not remove your wristband, re-entry will NOT be permitted without wristband.

Premium Tailgate Spaces - $100

• Premium tailgate spaces are available for $100. This includes on the water viewing in Zone 1. Each space will be 15X15 ft. Set-up time for tailgate spaces will be on Friday, June 6 from 10AM - 6PM. Coolers are allowed but will be thoroughly checked by HydroFest staff. Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into the venue but will be available for purchase at the event. Tents must remain in place until Sunday at the close of the event. You may not leave personal items in the park past 7 p.m. on Sunday. If you purchase a tent spot, you must also purchase your weekend pass for the event. Please call our office at 256-582-7015 to reserve your tent space number. A map is located on our website. Ask us about our Tailgate Decorating Contest!

Tailgate Spaces - $60-$75

• Tailgate spaces are available for $60-$75. Each space will be 15X15 ft. Set-up time for Tailgate Spaces will be on Friday, June 6 from 10AM - 6PM. Coolers are allowed but will be thoroughly checked by HydroFest staff. Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into the venue but will be available for purchase at the event. Tents must remain in place until Sunday at the close of the event. You may not leave personal items in the park past 7 p.m. on Sunday. If you purchase a tent spot, you must also purchase your weekend pass for the event. Please call our office at 256-582-7015 to reserve your tent space number. The map is located on our website. Ask us about our Tailgate Decorating Contest!

Corporate Tailgate Packages**

**To purchase, you must call Marshall County Tourism & Sports at 256-582-7015.

• 20x20 Tailgate Space: $2500 This includes on the water viewing within 20x20 private tent, private bar access, 15 tickets, 30 drink tickets, transportation to the pits any time during the two days of racing. Catering options are available for an additional fee.
• 20x30 Tailgate Space: $3500 This includes on the water viewing within a 20x30 private tent, private bar access, 30 tickets, 60 drink tickets, transportation to the pits any time during the two days of racing. Catering options are available for an additional fee.

Parking ($10 each day):

All parking for Guntersville Lake HydroFest spectators will be offsite with bus transportation running daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Traveling 431 North from Birmingham/Gadsden/Anniston:

• Cherokee Elementary School

Traveling 79 North from Birmingham:

• Cherokee Elementary School

Traveling 431 South from Huntsville:

• County Park 1

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED INSIDE GATES:

• Hard Shell coolers (unless you have a tent space and that must be brought on Friday during set up)
• Tents
• Grills
• Generators
• Alcohol or Illegal drugs
• Air horns/Fireworks
• Weapons (including knives and guns)
• Pets (service animals are allowed)
• Hoverboards, Bicycles, Skateboards or Motorized Vehicles

THERE IS NO SWIMMING, FISHING OR OVERNIGHT CAMPING ALLOWED IN THE EVENT VENUE!

Event Venue

1500 Sunset Dr, 1500 Sunset Drive, Guntersville, United States