2023 Guntersville Lake HydroFest

Celebrate the 5th Annual Guntersville Lake HydroFest and experience boat racing featuring the Unlimited series, Grand Prix series and Pro Lite series. Guntersville Lake HydroFest is two days of racing with several iconic vintage unlimiteds taking the water for some fun as well. Follow Guntersville Lake HydroFest on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to see more information on this year’s race!

2023 TICKET PRICES - NOTE: At the Gate prices start June 16, 2022 at 9 a.m.

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.

• 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.

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. 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! Club Level Ticket holders also receive a commemorative Guntersville Lake HydroFest cup. Club Level pass holders will only receive ONE wristband for the entire weekend. Do not remove your wristband, re-entry will NOT be permitted.

Rooster Tail Party Area - $60/ticket (limited availability)

• Enjoy the party atmosphere at the Rooster Tail Party Area in Zone 3. You will have the best views of the race and enjoy a lounge area that will have lunch both days and nonalcoholic beverages. There will be a cash bar available for alcohol 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! Rooster Tail pass holders will only receive ONE wristband for the entire weekend. Do not remove your wristband, re-entry will NOT be permitted.

Premium Personal Tent Spaces - $75

• Premium personal tent spaces are available for $75. This includes on the water viewing in Zone 1. Each space will be 15X15 ft. Set-up time for Personal Tent Spaces will be on Friday, June 23 from 10AM - 6PM. Coolers are allowed but will be thoroughly checked by HydroFest staff. Alcoholic beverages may be purchased inside the event venue. Tents must remain in place until Sunday at the close of the event. You may not leave personal items in the park past 8 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. Below is a map.

Personal Tent Spaces - $50-$60

• Personal tent spaces are available for $50-$60. Each space will be 15X15 ft. Set-up time for Personal Tent Spaces will be on Friday, June 23 from 10AM - 6PM. Coolers are allowed but will be thoroughly checked by HydroFest staff. Alcoholic beverages may be purchased inside the event venue. Tents must remain in place until Sunday at the close of the event. You may not leave personal items in the park past 8 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. Below is a map.

Corporate Ticket blocks**

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

• 100 weekend passes: $1,500 (25% savings)
• 50 weekend passes: $750 (25% savings) 
• 25 weekend passes: $450 (25% savings) 

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: 

• Coolers of any kind (to include hard and soft shell coolers unless you have a tent space and that must be brought on Friday during set up)
• Tents
• Grills
• 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!