October 20-26, 2025 | Wolfville, Nova Scotia
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Seaweed Stories– Recommended for Grades 6+ Narrated by Forest Whitaker, Seaweed Stories is a vibrant, global look at the wonders of seaweed. It features extraordinary…
The Big Picture Program: Seaweed Stories (Screening & Cooking Class)
Priced to Thrill – Recommended for Grades 7+ In the heart of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Gateway Meat Market stands out as a vibrant, family-owned grocery…
The Big Picture Program: Priced to Thrill (Screening + Cooking Class)
Priced to Thrill – Recommended for Grades 7+ In the heart of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Gateway Meat Market stands out as a vibrant, family-owned grocery…
The Big Picture Program: Priced to Thrill (Screening + French Cooking Class)
Seaweed Stories– Recommended for Grades 6+ Narrated by Forest Whitaker, Seaweed Stories is a vibrant, global look at the wonders of seaweed. It features extraordinary…
The Big Picture Program: Seaweed Stories (Screening & Cooking Class)
Future Council– Recommended for Grades 4+ In this inspiring documentary, director Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film) follows eight children on a thrilling adventure across Europe…
The Big Picture Program: Future Council
The Chef & The Daruma Hidekazu Tojo transformed sushi in North America with the introduction of the now iconic California Roll. Facing racism and cultural…
The Chef and The Daruma w/Leonard Cohen in the Eating Disorder Ward
Blank Plate: Creating the Best Restaurant in the World Blank Plate: Creating the Best Restaurant in the World chronicles the inspiring journey of Disfrutar, revealing…
Blank Plate: Creating the Best Restaurant in the World w/ABCs of Oysters
In Blueberry Grunt, Newfoundland writer-director Sherry White (Maudie) explores a marriage strained by shared trauma. During a seemingly innocent camping trip to pick blueberries, a…
Opening Gala Film: Blueberry Grunt
Events >
Experience a night of culinary excellence as Nova Scotia’s top chefs and beverage experts unite to create an unforgettable sensory adventure. Delight in innovative dishes…
Devour! Opening Gala Reception presented by Taste of Nova Scotia
Get ready for an unforgettable night at Devour! Studios as we kick off the 15th edition of Devour! The Food Film Fest with our special…
The Exclusive Devour! Opening Gala After-Party w/Music by Nova Scotia’s Blueberry Grunt
Join us for a delightful three-course luncheon inspired by Bistro La Franquette, and curated by co-owners Renée Deschenes-O’Hagan and Chef Elias “Louie” Deligianis. Experience a…
Luncheon at Le Caveau w/Elias Louie Deligianis & Renée Dechenes-O’Hagan
Join us for an unforgettable evening that celebrates the incredible culinary scene of Montréal and Nova Scotia. Indulge in signature small bites crafted by more…
Montréal Night Market
Step into our Devour! Speakeasy, where the vibe transforms from lively dining to an intimate space perfect for late-night networking and unforgettable shenanigans. Delight in…
Devour! Speakeasy w/Music by Vaëlle
Surviving the mid-career burnout Chefs have been looking at ways to survive in a profession where mid-career burnouts are more common than not. Some turn…
Salt Lick Podcast w/Lesley Chesterman & David MacMillan: Surviving the Mid-Career Burnout
Join us for a delightful three-course luncheon with expertly paired wines, crafted by renowned chef Massimo Piedimonte and Le Caveau’s Jason Lynch. Drawing from his…
Luncheon at Le Caveau w/Massimo Piedimonte & Jason Lynch
Join acclaimed chefs Emma Cardarelli and Chris Pyne for a remarkable three-course luncheon at Lightfoot Winery. This collaborative dining experience combines Emma’s culinary expertise and…
Luncheon at Lightfoot and Wolfville w/Emma Cardarelli & Chris Pyne
Workshops >
Seaweed Stories– Recommended for Grades 6+ Narrated by Forest Whitaker, Seaweed Stories is a vibrant, global look at the wonders of seaweed. It features extraordinary…
The Big Picture Program: Seaweed Stories (Screening & Cooking Class)
Priced to Thrill – Recommended for Grades 7+ In the heart of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Gateway Meat Market stands out as a vibrant, family-owned grocery…
The Big Picture Program: Priced to Thrill (Screening + Cooking Class)
Priced to Thrill – Recommended for Grades 7+ In the heart of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Gateway Meat Market stands out as a vibrant, family-owned grocery…
The Big Picture Program: Priced to Thrill (Screening + French Cooking Class)
Seaweed Stories– Recommended for Grades 6+ Narrated by Forest Whitaker, Seaweed Stories is a vibrant, global look at the wonders of seaweed. It features extraordinary…
The Big Picture Program: Seaweed Stories (Screening & Cooking Class)
Future Council– Recommended for Grades 4+ In this inspiring documentary, director Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film) follows eight children on a thrilling adventure across Europe…
The Big Picture Program: Future Council
The Chef & The Daruma Hidekazu Tojo transformed sushi in North America with the introduction of the now iconic California Roll. Facing racism and cultural…
The Chef and The Daruma w/Leonard Cohen in the Eating Disorder Ward
Blank Plate: Creating the Best Restaurant in the World Blank Plate: Creating the Best Restaurant in the World chronicles the inspiring journey of Disfrutar, revealing…
Blank Plate: Creating the Best Restaurant in the World w/ABCs of Oysters
Experience a night of culinary excellence as Nova Scotia’s top chefs and beverage experts unite to create an unforgettable sensory adventure. Delight in innovative dishes…
Devour! Opening Gala Reception presented by Taste of Nova Scotia
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Montréal's Hottest Celebrity Chefs Serving Up A Feast At Devour! The Food Film Fest's 15th Anniversary
Devour! The Food Film Fest, the world's largest food film festival, is kicking off its 15th Anniversary with a culinary explosion featuring award-winning filmmakers, Montréal's hottest all-star chefs, and over 30 Atlantic Canadian chefs, food producers, and beverage innovators.
Devour! Packages
Devour! Day Passes
Pack Devour! into 24 unforgettable hours—your choice of films, culinary workshops, and events. Each day pass includes a complimentary $15 film ticket to use during the festival.
Opening Night Package • Montrêal Night Thursday Package • Friday Package • Poutine Saturday Package • Lobster & Zydeco Beats • Golden Tines Brunch & Sunday Film Package
Devour! VIP Pass
Our Devour VIP All Access Pass gives you access to all events like all films, workshops, tasting and foraging tours, Opening Gala Evening, the Chefs & Shorts Gala , plus perks like a VIP welcome reception, private workshops, chef meet & greets, front-of-line access, gift bags, and transportation to select events.
2025 Festival: The Montréal All-Stars
All-Star Chefs, Films, All-New Events and Fest Faves Take Over Wolfville, Oct. 20-26, 2025
New Festival events include a Montréal Night Market, Poutine Smackdown with East Coast and Montréal Chefs vying to become the Poutine King, and Chef Jean-Sébastien Giguère will bring his celebrated Cabane du Coureur Sugar Shack for the Golden Tines Awards Brunch.
Devour! The Food Film Fest is back for its 15th anniversary, and this year, we’re bringing Montréal’s world-famous culinary scene to Wolfville! From October 20-26, 2025, prepare for a week-long celebration of food, film, and flavour featuring Michelin-starred chefs, award-winning filmmakers, and exciting new talent. In addition to our galas, culinary workshops and films, we have added three new events and will showcase Montreal musicians throughout this year’s Festival.
What began as a simple idea 15 years ago—pairing film with food for one transformative week—has put Nova Scotia on the map. We can’t wait to celebrate the incredible Canadian chefs and filmmakers shaping our food culture with all of you this Fall!
Michael Howell, Executive Director of Devour! The Food Film Fest
Danny Smiles of Le Violon (Canada's #1 Best New Restaurant) returns to the Festival. He is joined by Chef Antonin Mousseau-Rivard,of Le Mousso, featured in the Michelin Guide; and Massimo Piedimonte, a semi-finalist on Bravo'sTop Chef season 22 and owner of Cabaret l'Enfer, Ariel Schor of Beba (ranked # 7) as well as other restaurants from Canada's Top 100 list.
Newfoundland Director Sherry White and lead actor Joel Thomas Hynes will open the Festival with the film Blueberry Grunt, which explores how a couple's seemingly innocent annual blueberry-picking trip goes awry. This film will be followed by the Exclusive Devour! After Party featuring live music from Nova Scotia’s very own Blueberry Grunt.
NEW MUST ATTEND EVENTS!
Montréal Night Market – Indulge in artisanal food products from Montréal and Québec, including a smoked meat stall and much more!
Poutine Smackdown – Poutine Smackdown with East Coast and Montréal Chefs vying to become the Poutine King
Cabane à Sucre (Sugar Shack) – Chef Jean-Sébastien Giguère will bring his celebrated Cabane du Coureur Sugar Shack for the Golden Tines Awards Brunch.
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We are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq who have been living on these lands since time immemorial. We acknowledge the treaties of peace and friendship and we thank the Mi’kmaw people for their generosity in sharing their homeland with us. We recognize this is a small, but meaningfuI step in reconciIiation and the continued efforts of a strong Nation-to-Nation relationship. We are all Treaty People.