In response to devastating effects hurricanes Milton & Helene have had on the Tampa Bay area, Creative Loafing will release a portion of the proceeds from this event to benefit the local chapter of Mutual Aid Disaster Relief (MADR), a nonprofit organization dedicating itself towards hurricane relief in the Tampa Bay communities.

Our first, inaugural beer festival brought to you by Compass Land & Title! Celebrate Octoberfest with a Western twist! OctoberWest is a unique opportunity to sample craft beers from over 22 breweries and experience The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art's new exhibit! Plus, live entertainment, lite bites, and other fun surprises. This is one beer event you won't want to miss!

Use promo code BOGO at check out for a buy-one-get-one-free offer on your tickets and bring a friend that may need a cold beer and a night out in a beautiful museum.

VIP tickets include:
- first entry at 6pm
- exclusive beers reserved just for you plus a VIP lounge area!
- keepsake VIP swag bag with goodies
- BBQ from Saucin' Wings
- first access to our old-timey photobooth
- first access to our line-dancing lessons with Line Dancing by Cass

GA+ & GA tickets will have access to local beer samples, line dancing lessons with Line Dancing by Cass, and our old-timey photobooth.

Current GA ticket holders will now have access to the event at 7pm and access to the galleries until 8:30pm. All GA+ ticket holders will all have access to the galleries until 8:30pm.

Check out our combo ticket!  You can get $5 off an Individual Membership to The James Museum PLUS 25% off your ticket to OctoberWest with our combo ticket.

Membership benefits include:
* Complimentary and Expedited Museum Entry for one adult (pays for itself in three visits)
* Special Exhibition Previews
* Members/VIP Special Exhibition Reception
* 10% Discount in the Canyon Café & Museum Shop
* Free/Discounted Admission for Events & Programs
* Members Only Coffee with the Curator of Art
* Receiving Our Programs & Events Guide in the Mail
* 10% Discount Year-Round & 15% Discount in October during Member Appreciation Month at Select Local Businesses:
* Schakolad Chocolate Factory
* Paradeco Coffee Roasters
* Sonata Restaurant & Lounge
* Salty Sisters Gourmet Popcorn