SUBFEST 2023 - Cohutta, GA - Sept 14-17th, 2023

[bob the builder]

SUBFEST is back and better than ever!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 14th through Sunday, September 17th.

SUBFEST 2023 will be our fourth annual, tremendously successful RC submarine event. It is an opportunity for RC submarine enthusiasts to gather together to run their boats, see each other's projects, learn from each other, attend seminars, win prizes, compete against one another, and generally... have an awesome time.

SUBFEST is not only for sub skippers. Anyone is welcome and there is no better way to "get your feet wet" if you're thinking about getting into the hobby than coming in, talking about subs with experienced owners, and getting your hands on the sticks of a real, working RC submarine.

Check out a video of last year's event here:

Full Skipper Registration offers unlimited access to the venue for operation of RC submarines in the beautiful waters of the Red Clay spring-fed pool, seminars, and competitions. It also provides 10 free tickets for the annual raffle.

Spectator Registration offers the same benefits, but without the ability to bring your own boat to run, and with no free raffle tickets included (though they are available for purchase at the venue)



Our awesome SUBFEST 2023 official event t-shirts are available for purchase and will be handed out at the event for anyone pre-purchasing them. We will have a very limited amount of shirts available for purchase at the event, so if you want a shirt to commemorate your time at SUBFEST, I highly recommend purchasing them in advance. Click here to order.


A huge shout-out and thanks to Steve Hodges for generously donating the venue fees for this year's event. His support will help to make SUBFEST 2023 one of the best ever.

If you want to help support the event, you can email me to set up a cash donation, or you can also donate submarine-related products to our raffle table. Last year saw thousands of dollars worth of amazing prizes available and we hope to top that this year thanks to people like you! To donate, please fill out the form on the SUBFEST official event page.

[bob the builder]

FAQ's


WHAT is SUBFEST?
SUBFEST 2023 will be our fourth annual, tremendously successful RC submarine event.

It is an opportunity for RC submarine enthusiasts to gather together to run their boats, see each other's projects, learn from each other, attend seminars, win prizes, compete against one another, and generally.... have an awesome time.

SUBFEST is not only for sub skippers. Anyone is welcome and there is no better way to "get your feet wet" if you're thinking about getting into the hobby than coming in, talking about subs with experienced owners, and getting your hands on the sticks of a real, working RC submarine.

WHEN is SUBFEST?
SUBFEST 2023 will be taking place from Thursday, September 14th to Sunday, September 17th, 2022. Events run throughout the day, and the event schedule will be posted as we get closer to the event.

WHERE is SUBFEST?
SUBFEST 2023 will be re-visiting the amazing Red Clay Resort in Cohutta Georgia. The facility is absolutely perfect for the event and features crystal clear spring fed water with concrete bottom and shoreline, grassy area surrounds, covered picnic areas, concession stands, washrooms, nearby parking and much more. There is RV parking on-site if you want to set up a motorhome or tent on site (though there is no power/water hookups, so come prepared!).

WHERE do we stay?
SUBFEST 2023 is located approximately half an hour east of the Chatanooga, TN airport, and 20 minutes south of Cleveland, TN. Both cities offer multiple options for hotel accommodations, and staying in east Chatanooga or south Cleveland will cut your commute time down even further.

We have negotiated an event rate for a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn, Ringgold. Use THIS LINK to book your rooms for SUBFEST! The hotel is in great proximity to the event and features free breakfast and wi-fi.

WHAT happens at SUBFEST?
SUBFEST 2023 will now feature an expanded four days of RC submarine action!

• Unlimited access to the crystal clear waters of the Red Clay Resort's spring-fed pool
• In-person demonstrations, seminars and Q&A sessions with some of the hobby's most experienced builders
• Event Donations including a FULL RC submarine builder's package ($1500 value!)
• Contests for navigation, engineering and scale
• Skipper networking
• Evening on-site dinners
• SO MUCH MORE!

[bob the builder]

AGENDA: (subject to change)

Thursday, September 14th, 2022:

• 08:00-17:00: Attendee/exhibitor arrival, general meet and greet. Tinker with your boats, trim them out and get them ready for the action!
• 18:00: Dinner at local restaurant - details TBA

Friday, September 15th, 2022

• 08:00: Gates open / Registration / t-shirts / raffle tickets
• 09:30: Event Announcements and roll call
• 10:00: Obstacle Course overview and demo
• 11:00: Seminar #1: Topic TBA
• 12:00: Lunch served from on site concession stand
• 14:00: Seminar #2: Topic TBA
• 18:00: Dinner at Venue: Low Country Boil

Saturday, September 16th, 2022:

• 08:00: Gates open / Registration / t-shirts
• 09:00: Event Announcements and roll call
• 09:30-12:00: Sub Skipper interviews
• 11:00: Seminar #3: Topic TBA
• 12:00: Lunch from onsite concession stand
• 13:00: Open forum / Q&A and RC Submarine discussions with experts
• 14:00: Group photos/video
• 16:00: The Great Submarine Oval Race
• 17:00:
  • Bottom Gun achievement list,
  • Winners of awards announced
  • Raffle prize and donor overview. Last chance for tickets
  • Live raffle drawing
• 18:00: Dinner at venue: Steak and potatoes
• 20:00: Night run open to all boats. Glow sticks provided

Sunday, September 17th, 2022:

• 08:00: Gates open, pond open to all for last runs, fond farewells
• 12:00: Venue closed to attendees