October 19-25, 2026Â | Wolfville, Nova Scotia
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Going Dry Following alcohol-free advocate Andy Ramage, Going Dry tracks moderate drinkers through a transformative 90-day break from alcohol. Blending personal stories, scientific evidence, and…
Going Dry w/The Boys and the Bees
Sponsored by Herbin Jewellers Don’t Call Me Chef A celebrated young chef challenges fine dining traditions, proving collaboration, compassion, and creativity can redefine excellence…
Shorts Program: Cultivating Tomorrow’s Table – Don’t Call Me Chef, The Soil Remembers, The Nature of Wally Hamm, Pirate Produce
Italian Wannabe After losing his wife and acclaimed Los Angeles restaurant, celebrated chef Bill Disselhorst returns to the Italian village where they first fell in…
Italian Wannabe w/Samsa
Devour!’s signature showpiece brings cinema and cuisine together for one unforgettable night. Begin with an opening reception by Chef Charlotte Langley, followed by four courses…
Devour! Chefs & Short Gala Dinner
Hello Betty In 1956 Switzerland, advertising visionary Emmi Creola creates Betty Bossi, a fictional housewife who becomes a national icon. As Betty’s fame grows, Emmi…
Hello Betty w/Mariana Velásquez x Sur La Table
While researching a remote fish farm, marine biologist Johanne uncovers a series of unsettling events linked to the mysterious deaths of two teenagers. As suspicion…
Devour! After Dark: Kraken
All Rivers Spill Their Stories to the Sea When poisoned crabs and lobsters wash ashore, devastating a small fishing town in Northeast England, veteran fisherman…
All Rivers Spill Their Stories to the Sea w/What Wine Owes to the Night
Qajaq Man British chef Mike Keen kayaks 3,000 kilometres along Greenland’s west coast, living off the land and sea while embracing Inuit traditions. Blending breathtaking…
Qajaq Man w/Wilderness Property Guardians
Events >
Chef Bill Osborne brings his refined, French-influenced cooking to Le Caveau for an intimate three-course luncheon celebrating Nova Scotia’s exceptional seafood, including fresh tuna. Each…
Luncheon at Le Caveau w/Chef Bill Osborne
Devour!’s signature showpiece brings cinema and cuisine together for one unforgettable night. Begin with an opening reception by Chef Charlotte Langley, followed by four courses…
Devour! Chefs & Short Gala Dinner
Dinner may be over, but the night is just getting started. Slip into the Devour! Speakeasy for craft cocktails, local libations, and plenty of late-night…
Devour! Speakeasy
Hop on your bike and experience the Annapolis Valley at its spectacular autumn best. Now in its 9th edition, Le Tour de l’Acadie combines cycling,…
Le Tour de l’Acadie Bike Ride
Grab a spoon. This is serious business. The Devour! Chowder Smackdown returns just in time for Devour! The Sea, bringing acclaimed visiting chefs Ned Bell…
Devour! Chowder Smackdown
Settle in for a spirited Acadian kitchen party celebrating the food, music, and unmistakable hospitality of Atlantic Canada. Acadian chefs Paul Thimot and Shane Robicheau…
Devour! Lobster Fais do-do w/Chefs Peter Dewar, Paul Thimot & Shane Robicheau
Saturday night at Devour! is made for celebrating. Halifax favourites The Hopping Penguins take over the Audi Halifax Stage for a high-energy night of infectious…
Devour! Saturday Night Concert & Party w/The Hopping Penguins
Raise a glass to the best of the Fest. Join filmmakers, chefs, special guests, and the Devour! crowd for a celebratory Sunday brunch as we…
The Devour! Golden Tines Award Brunch
Workshops >
Get into the kitchen with acclaimed Nova Scotia chef RenĂ©e LavallĂ©e, celebrated for her bold, playful cooking and fierce commitment to local ingredients. Watch, learn,…
Culinary Workshop w/Chef Renée Lavallée
Zero alcohol. Zero compromise. Halifax bartender and hospitality powerhouse Lindsay Jones brings creativity, energy, and serious cocktail chops to Devour! Explore the fast-evolving world of…
Beverage Workshop: Beyond the Bar: The Art of Zero Proof Cocktails w/Lindsay Jones
Chef Adam Loo of Ada Culinary Studio showcases the farms, fishers and flavours that shape his Prince Edward Island cooking. Drawing on his Island roots…
Culinary Workshop w/Chef Adam Loo
Discover the versatility of salmon with acclaimed New Brunswick chef Chris Aerni. Explore how different cuts inspire distinct recipes and cooking methods, from raw preparations…
Culinary Workshop w/Chef Chris Aerni
From coast to vineyard, discover why Nova Scotia wine and seafood are made for each other. Join acclaimed chef RenĂ©e LavallĂ©e and Sommelier Amy Savoury…
Beverage Workshop: The Art of Pairing: Nova Scotia Wine & Seafood w/Chef Renée Lavallée & Sommelier Amy Savoury
Smoke, Fat, Acid, Can. Join acclaimed Canadian chef, entrepreneur, and sustainable seafood champion Charlotte Langley for a lively, hands-on exploration of fish preservation. Learn practical…
Culinary Workshop w/Chef Charlotte Langley
Step beyond the kitchen and into the wild with Indigenous chefs StĂ©phane Levac and Ethan Angnatok for an immersive four-hour foraging experience in Nova Scotia….
Seaside Foraging Workshop w/Stéphane Levac & Ethan Angnatok
Featured at the Fest
Opening Night at Devour! The Sea
 Devour! The Sea officially sets sail with a night that moves from an all-out celebration of Nova Scotia food and drink to the rugged coast of Maine—and finishes back at Devour! Studios for one unforgettable after-party.
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LE TOUR DE L'ACADIE BIKE RIDE
Sat: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sponsored by: Support 4 Culture, and the Office of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie
Hop on your bike and experience the Annapolis Valley at its spectacular autumn best. Le Tour de l’Acadie combines cycling, breathtaking scenery, and the rich Acadian story of Grand Pré. Ride through a landscape shaped by generations of Acadian history, with stops at Grand Pré Winery, Grand-Pré National Historic Site, the Acadian Cross, and the Landscape of Grand Pré Look-Off.  Fresh air, fall colour, local history, and Acadian culture come together for one of Devour!’s most memorable outdoor adventures.
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DEVOUR! CHOWDER SMACKDOWN
Sat: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Presented by: IPC Securities
The Devour! Chowder Smackdown returns just in time for Devour! The Sea, bringing acclaimed visiting chefs Ned Bell and Charlotte Langley with some of the region’s top culinary talent, Martin Ruiz Salvador and Stéphane Levac and many more, together for a battle of the bowls. Taste your way through eight wildly different seafood chowders, from traditional takes to bold reinventions, then cast your vote alongside our panel of judges. Bragging rights are on the line, with two coveted titles up for grabs: the People’s Choice Awardand the Jury Award.
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LOBSTER FAIS DO-DO
Sat: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sponsored by the Office of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie
Settle in for a spirited Acadian kitchen party celebrating the food, music, and unmistakable hospitality of Atlantic Canada. Acadian chefs Paul Thimot and Shane Robicheau will be joined by Chef Peter Dewar and the culinary students from the Nova Scotia Community College’s Kingstec Campus to serve up a fresh lobster supper alongside traditional Acadian favourites. With live music, a cash bar, and plenty of room to dance, this is more than dinner—it’s a joyful celebration of Acadian culinary heritage, community, and culture. Come hungry, raise a glass, and laissez les bons temps rouler!
Devour! Packages
Devour! Day Passes
Devour! Day Passes bundle some of the Festival's best films, food, workshops, parties and live entertainment into easy, curated experiences. Pick your day and let us take care of the itinerary. Every Day Pass includes one complimentary film ticket—a $15 value—to use at another eligible screening during the Festival.
Opening Night Package • Follow the Big Tuna • Watch. Sip. Drive Home • Taste. Sip. Discover • Chowder Smackdown • The Ultimate Devour! Saturday • The Devour! Sunday Send-Off Â
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.
2026 Festival: Devour! The Sea
DEVOUR! SERVES UP OCEAN STORIES OCT. 19-25 IN WOLFVILLE, NS
This fall, the sea takes centre stage at Devour! The Food Film Fest, as Wolfville becomes a gathering place for chefs, filmmakers, fishers and food lovers who connect us to the ocean. From October 19–25, Devour! The Sea will feature 50 films and 63 events celebrating seafood, coastal communities, sustainability and the stories behind what ends up on our plates.
The festival opens with Bucks Harbor, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Pete Muller’s powerful documentary about generations of lobster fishermen on the coast of Maine and the changing realities of family, masculinity and survival in coastal communities.
On the culinary side, Michelin-starred Chef Joël Watanabe brings his celebrated French-Japanese perspective to Wolfville for a very special bluefin tuna demonstration. Watch as Watanabe takes on an extraordinary tuna and shares the precision and technique behind preparing this prized catch—before guests get to taste the results. The new Neptune Night Market will showcase the latest seafood products and gourmet bites, from sushi and tuna poke to lobster rolls, while also providing a platform to showcase our province’s world-class seafood sector to consumers, chefs, and industry from across Canada.
“There are so many ways to experience Devour! The Sea this year. You can join Chef Stéphane Levac and Inuit chef Ethan Angnatok for a seaside foraging tour or go to the Tide & Vine Luncheon at Benjamin Bridge. It’s delicious, it’s hands-on, it’s unexpected, and it’s exactly what Devour! does best.”
Michael Howell, Executive Director of Devour! The Food Film Fest
This year’s festival includes an amazing lineup of culinary guests, including Ned Bell, one of Canada’s leading sustainable seafood advocates, who has spent his career championing ocean stewardship through food. PEI-born chef Charlotte Langley, founder of sustainable tinned seafood company Nice Cans, brings a fresh perspective to one of the sea’s most humble and increasingly fashionable ingredients. Inuit Chef Ethan Angnatok of Nain, Labrador, will share cuisine shaped by Inuit Nunangat and a deep connection to the land and sea. They’ll be joined by Atlantic chefs including Chef Laureate Chris Aerni, former Chef-owner of the Rossmount Inn, New Brunswick; Chef-owner Ken Pittman of Snow White Laundry in Newfoundland; Adam Loo of Ada Culinary Studio in Prince Edward Island; Renée Lavallée, chef-owner of The Canteen in Nova Scotia; Indigenous chef Stéphane Levac and chocolatier and pastry chef Julien Rousseau of ROUSSEAU Chocolatier; Martin Ruiz Salvador, Chef-owner of the Beach Pea Kitchen + Bar and four other seafood-forward restaurants in Lunenburg; along with additional culinary guests from across Canada.
Nova Scotia’s vineyards and coastline tell a shared story of place, shaped by cool climates, salt air and the people who work the land and sea. Devour! brings those worlds together with The Art of Pairing: Nova Scotia Wine & Seafood, celebrating the natural affinity between the province’s wines and its extraordinary seafood. And for those exploring what’s beyond the bottle, the film Going Dry and a hands-on zero-proof cocktail workshop offer a spirited look at the rapidly evolving world of alcohol-free drinking.
Festival signature events include the Taste of NS Opening Gala, Chowder Smackdown, Tour de L’Acadie Bike Ride, the Lobster Fais Do Do, Golden Tines Awards Brunch and the Great Devour! Community Chicken Supper. For guests who don’t want to miss any films or events and have a personal concierge manage their Festival week, VIP All  Access Passes are recommended. For those who want to try Devour! For the first time, our popular Day Passes are back and include a film, culinary workshop, community event, and a free film.
Limited VIP All Access Passes are now available at devourfest.com. This exclusive pass grants access to all Devour! events, plus VIP perks like a welcome reception, private workshops, chef meet-and-greets, front-of-line access, gift bags, and transportation to select events.
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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.