MAACS Competition
MAACS Bible, Academics, and Fine Arts Competition
March 11-13, 2026
Faith Baptist Bible College is pleased to host the 2026 MAACS Bible, Academics, and Fine Arts Competition. We look forward to welcoming students, sponsors, and guests to campus for a meaningful and well-organized event. Below is helpful information to assist with planning your visit. For competition-specific details, please visit the BAFA website.
General Schedule
Wednesday, March 11
•2:00 PM – Bible Quizzing begins
•7:00 PM – Evening service (Nettleton Gym)
•Art must be checked in by 9:00 PM
Thursday, March 12
•9:00 AM – All-Competitors Meeting (Nettleton Gym)
•10:00 AM – Competitions begin
•7:00–8:00 PM – MAACS & FBBC Concert (Nettleton Gym)
Friday, March 13
•8:00 AM – Competitions resume
•3:00 PM – Awards Ceremony (Nettleton Gym)
Arriving on campus
Registration and all main competition activities will take place in the Nettleton Center(Building #5).
Please use the south entrance to the building when arriving on campus.
Wednesday Evening Service
Faith will host a Wednesday evening service at 7:00 PM in the Nettleton Gym.
All guests are invited to attend.
Dress is casual (jeans, khakis, etc.).
Music Practice Rooms
Music practice rooms are available to competitors during competition hours.
Additional availability:
- Wednesday: 2:00–6:00 PM (limited), 8:00–10:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:30–9:00 AM, 8:30–10:00 PM
On-Campus Dining Options
Benson Dining Hall
Discounted meal tickets available through February 19, 2026
•Breakfast: 6:30–8:00 AM
•Lunch: 11:00 AM–1:30 PM
•Dinner: 5:00–6:45 PM
Meals are served buffet-style and include entrées, sides, beverages, and—at lunch and dinner— pizza, salad, and dessert bars.
Ticket Information:
- Discounted tickets available for pre-purchase through February 19
- Full-price tickets available at the door (cash or card accepted):
- Breakfast: $9.50
- Lunch/Dinner: $11.50
- All meal tickets are non-refundable
👉 Pre-purchase discounted meal tickets here.
Twigs Coffee Shop (in the Nettleton Center)
Twigs offers classic café refreshments, including coffee drinks, smoothies, and light grab-and-
go options—an easy stop between events.
Cash and credit/debit cards accepted.
Park Avenue Concessions (in the Nettleton Center)
Concessions include pizza, nachos, hot dogs, popcorn, candy, and soda.
Cash and credit/debit cards accepted.
Off-Campus Dining Options
Ankeny offers a wide variety of dining options, with 100+ restaurants nearby.
Lodging
Several local hotels offer discounted rates for Faith guests.
- View and book discounted hotels here
Contact Information
Competition questions:
Visit the BAFA website or contact
Jennifer Carnahan
jcarnahan@mbawarriors.com | (573) 336-5972
Faith facilities and campus questions:
Faith Lewis
events@faith.edu | (515) 330-6117
