What is ATF?
Acquire the Fire is a 27 hour, full weekend, themed, Christian event that is engineered to deliver the Gospel to young people in an immersive, entertaining, unique powerful way. Acquire the Fire is one of the oldest and largest events of its kind.

How do I receive my ticket(s) once purchased?
Whether you purchased your ticket(s) DIRECTLY from Teen Mania (in our old system) or through our current ticketing parter, AttendStar, your ticket(s) are emailed directly to you. You'll present your printed ticket(s) at the door for entry.

In past years, we have purchased wristbands for entry or VIP seating. Is that still available?
No. For the 2015, we have discontinued the wristband process. All VIP seating is now sold under the Platinum Reserved seating ticket.

How do we choose our seats?
When you purchase tickets, you will be asked to indicate which section you would like to sit in. Seats will be assigned based on first come, first served within that section.

How much is parking?
Parking varies for each event. Please contact the venue for parking prices.

What time do the doors open?
Doors will open at 6:00PM on Friday and 8:00AM on Saturday. The full schedule is posted on the website.

What is the schedule for the weekend?

FRIDAY EVENT SCHEDULE

SATURDAY EVENT SCHEDULE

Is there an age requirement to attend the event?
All ages are welcome, but typical age range for ATF is Jr. High and High School. Content is designed and geared towards 12-18 years old.

What happens if all of my students can't come after we purchase tickets? Can we get a refund for unused tickets?
There are no refunds or credits given for unused tickets to Acquire the Fire events.

Can unused tickets be used next year?
Unused tickets expire after the event. They cannot be used for other events or future events. You are welcome to give them to other people and allow them to attend in your place.

Do you offer group discounts?
While there are no ongoing group discounts, we do post monthly specials via our social media sites. Be sure to follow ATF on Twitter, Facebook, and also become a member of our email club to get all the latest information.

What is included in the cost?
Cost includes entry to the event only.

What do we do for lodging?
You will need to contact local hotels for lodging information.

What do we do for meals?
Meals are not included in the cost. During meal breaks, most groups go to local restaurants. If your local church is close to the venue, you may want to consider having your local church or parents bring food to the venue for your group.

How do I know which artists are performing?
Each ATF features a wide variety of Christian music artists. Specific artists will be posted online through our Facebook and ticket pages, once confirmed. All artists are subject to change.

Can I volunteer to serve at ATF? What exactly would I do?
Our website has full details on how our program works. Please visit: http://www.acquirethefire.com/get-involved for details. Each venue is subject to change based on local partners and venue requirements.