October 23-29, 2023 | Wolfville, Nova Scotia

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Opening Gala

Acadian Director Phil Comeau will open this year’s festival with his film Zachary Richard, Cajun Heart.

Film

SPOTLIGHT ON QUÉBEC GALA FILM: The Dishwasher (Le Plongeur)
Francis Leclerc’s gritty new drama from the streets of Montréal, Le Plongeur. Chefs: Gabriel Kreuther, Renée Lavallée, Natalie Goupilliere & Christophe Measson will create a dinner based on the film.

Event

OPENING GALA RECEPTION  Presented by TASTE OF NS
Scores of Nova Scotia’s finest restaurants and beverage purveyors are coming together to celebrate French Cuisine et Culture.

workshop

CULINARY WORKSHOP with CHEF GABRIEL KREUTHER
Devour! welcomes 2 Michelin-starred Chef Gabriel Kreuther from his eponymous restaurant, Gabriel Kreuther, in New York City.

Passes & Packages

The VIP All Access Fest Pass

Your ticket to access absolutely everything Devour! including all films, workshops, tours, Celeberity Chef Dinners, exclusive concierge services and much more!

Weekend Getaway Packages

Packages include workshops, films, Celebrity Chef Dinners, live music events, overnight stays at the Old Orchard Inn and shuttle service.

The #EatItUp Films-Only
Rush Wristbands

The five-day #EatItUp wristbands provide access to all festival films from Wednesday to Sunday. A great deal for $50.00!

2023 Festival

French Culture et Cuisine

Exploring the intersection of Acadian, Québecois, Cajun, Creole and French Cuisine and Culture

Acadian-Cajun Zydeco Party 1- Dwayne Dopsie
The 13th Annual Devour! The Food Film Fest explores French Cuisine and is back and in person from October 23-29th in Wolfville, the agricultural and wine heartland of Nova Scotia and Grand-Pré National Historic Site.

"Devour! is a must for all food lovers."

Jacques Pépin

From Michelin star chefs to the rising stars of French cuisine and film, this year’s festival will dig into the roots of Acadian, Québecois, Cajun, Creole, and French cuisine and explore how they intersect on screen and on the plate. The line-up includes Michelin-starred Alsatian Chef Gabrielle Kreuther from New York, legends of New Orleans’ Cajun cuisine Chef Megan “Meg” Bickford of The Commander’s Palace and Chef Stephen Stryjewski of Cochon, the rising stars of Acadian cuisine Chef Gene Cormier of Euston Park Social from Moncton and Acadian Chef Shane Robicheau from Nova Scotia, and an array of talented chefs from across North America.