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The Big Picture Program: RESPONSIBLE: There is No Business to be Done on a Broken Planet (Screening & Cooking Class)
Monday, October 21, 2024    
9:45 am - 11:45 am
Recommended for Grades 9-12, offered in French Follow Andy Fyfe’s 15-year crusade for corporate accountability through the B Corp movement, reshaping a new generation of [...]
The Big Picture Program: The Root of it All (Screening & Cooking Class)
Monday, October 21, 2024    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Recommended for Grades 6-12 A city dweller seeks connection with nature, finding a community of Alberta foodies who are revolutionizing the food system. Canada, 2023, [...]
The Big Picture Program: The Root of it All (Screening & Cooking Class)
Tuesday, October 22, 2024    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Recommended for Grades 6-12 A city dweller seeks connection with nature, finding a community of Alberta foodies who are revolutionizing the food system. Canada, 2023, [...]
The Big Picture Program: RESPONSIBLE: There is No Business to be Done on a Broken Planet (Screening & Cooking Class)
Tuesday, October 22, 2024    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Recommended for Grades 9-12, offered in French Follow Andy Fyfe’s 15-year crusade for corporate accountability through the B Corp movement, reshaping a new generation of [...]
The Big Picture Program: Fungi: Web of Life (Screening & Cooking Class)
Wednesday, October 23, 2024    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Recommended for Grades 7-12 Embark on a captivating exploration of the intricate world of fungi, where life’s mysteries unfold on the forest floor in a [...]
Daughters of Thunder w/Gentle Hum of Spring
Wednesday, October 23, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Daughters of Thunder unravels the mysterious world of truffles, shedding light on the challenges of cultivation, the symbiotic relationship between animals and humans, and the [...]
Grasshopper Republic w/Valley Pride
Wednesday, October 23, 2024    
2:00 pm - 3:55 pm
In the high-stakes world of grasshopper trapping, a group of young Ugandans risk it all for a chance to escape poverty. As they upset the [...]
Devour! Opening Gala Reception presented by Taste of Nova Scotia
Wednesday, October 23, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure at the 14th edition of Devour! at the Devour! Opening Gala Reception presented by Taste of Nova [...]
Devour! Opening Gala Film: La Cocina
Wednesday, October 23, 2024    
7:15 pm - 10:15 pm
Canadian Premiere! The gripping and thought-provoking La Cocina delves into the complexities of love, ambition, and sacrifice in the pursuit of a better life. Raúl [...]
The Exclusive Devour! Opening Gala After-Party
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 to Thursday, October 24, 2024    
9:00 pm - 12:00 am
Get ready to party until the early hours at Devour! Studios with our special guests, delegates, and sponsors for the 14th edition of Devour! The [...]
GAME CHANGERS–Chefs & Producers Making a Difference in the Global Food Sphere
Thursday, October 24, 2024    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
We need to rethink the food system! This thought-provoking panel brings together chefs and food producers who are deeply committed to both understanding food sustainability [...]
Send Kelp! w/Between the Tides + added screening of The Root of It All
Thursday, October 24, 2024    
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Send Kelp! follows Frances Ward, a passionate “Seaweed Nerd” who embarks on a daring journey to establish a kelp farm off Canada’s west coast. With [...]
Foraged Luncheon at Le Caveau w/Chef Stéphane Levac, Jason Lynch & Ray Daniel
Thursday, October 24, 2024    
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Maritime Express Chef Stéphane Levac, forager and TV star of Chefs des Bois, and Le Caveau Chef Jason Lynch team up with American Whiskey Ambassador [...]
Culinary Workshop: From the Hill by the Sea - Recipes Inspired by Nova Scotia, Cooked in New York and California w/Seadon Shouse
Thursday, October 24, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Nova Scotia-born chef Seadon Shouse is a runaway superstar on both coasts of the US–as the Executive Chef of Halifax Hoboken (W Hotel, Hoboken, NJ) [...]
The Pickers w/The Canadian Dream
Thursday, October 24, 2024    
2:00 pm - 3:35 pm
The Pickers offers a poignant look at migrant labourers toiling in European fields, highlighting the harsh realities of exploitation, absence of formal contracts, and unfair [...]
Culinary Workshop: Kick-Ass Cookies with Angel Ramirez Betancourt
Thursday, October 24, 2024    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
​​Internationally renowned pastry chef Angel Ramirez Betancourt, originally from Venezuela and trained at Cordon Bleu in Ottawa, brings his expertise in chocolate and dessert creation [...]
Taste of Nova Scotia Awards Presentation & Reception
Thursday, October 24, 2024    
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Launched in 2008, the Taste of Nova Scotia Awards honour and showcase the culinary excellence of Nova Scotia. These awards shine a spotlight on the [...]
Devour! Chowder Smackdown
Thursday, October 24, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us for one of the most highly anticipated events at the festival–the Devour! Chowder Smackdown is a fan favourite, where attendees can sample 8-10 [...]
Spotlight Gala Film: Food, Inc. 2 w/Leonie, Skeet & the Piglets
Thursday, October 24, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:25 pm
In Food, Inc. 2, the sequel to the 2008 Oscar®-nominated and Emmy® award-winning documentary, Food, Inc., the food system is revisited, exposing the tightening grip [...]
Ethical Eating Celebrity Chef Dinner based on the Spotlight Gala Film, Food, Inc. 2
Thursday, October 24, 2024    
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
This five-course dinner is inspired by the Spotlight Gala film Food, Inc. 2 and features Michael Palij MW and will be prepared by Chefs Andy Preuss, [...]
One for the Road w/Take Out
Thursday, October 24, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:15 pm
Mark, a construction manager in Berlin, faces his drinking problem after losing his license due to a police stop. He makes a bet with his [...]
Devour! Speakeasy
Thursday, October 24, 2024 to Friday, October 25, 2024    
10:30 pm - 12:00 am
Step into our post-dinner speakeasy, where the atmosphere shifts from lively dining to an intimate space for late-night networking and shenanigans. Our expert mixologists create [...]
GAME CHANGERS–New Canadians Changing the Face of Food, Hospitality & Community
Friday, October 25, 2024    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
The dynamic and diverse Canadian diaspora is revolutionizing the culinary and hospitality landscape. Meet three visionary industry leaders, who through their unwavering tenacity, bold activism, [...]
Meet Your Farmer Tour presented by the Nova Scotia Federation  of Agriculture - Family Edition
Friday, October 25, 2024    
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
So popular, we’re back with two tours this time around! Experience the best of Annapolis Valley farming with a family-friendly guided tour of three innovative [...]
Culinary Workshop: The Best of the West Coast w/Chefs Julian Bond and Robert Clark
Friday, October 25, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Get ready for an unforgettable culinary experience! Join Chefs Julian Bond and Robert Clark as they bring the bold flavours of the West Coast to [...]
The Perfect Meal w/The Sardine Roaster
Friday, October 25, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:35 pm
The Perfect Meal is a culinary homage to the Mediterranean diet and olive oil, highlighting its numerous health benefits. Originating in Greece and Crete, this [...]
Fogo Island Luncheon w/Tim Charles, Jason Lynch & Ray Daniel
Friday, October 25, 2024    
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Experience the flavours of the sea and land surrounding the prestigious Fogo Island Inn with this unique collaboration. Executive Chef Timothy Charles from the Inn, [...]
Meet Your Farmer Tour presented by the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture - Regular Edition
Friday, October 25, 2024    
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
So popular, we’re back with two tours this time around! Experience the best of Annapolis Valley farming with a guided tour of three innovative farms [...]
Culinary Workshop: Demystifying Olive Oil w/Fil Bucchino
Friday, October 25, 2024    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Punk rocker turned olive oil maestro Fil Bucchino has made a life of exploring the nuances and complexities of olive oil. Join us for an [...]
Wilding w/My Name is Edgar and I Have a Cow
Friday, October 25, 2024    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
In Wilding, a young couple embarks on a daring journey to restore their failing estate by entrusting its fate to nature. As they tear down [...]
Wine Master Class w/Michael Palij, M.W.
Friday, October 25, 2024    
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
If the thought of identifying a wine blind either fills you with terror or piques your interest, then you’ll enjoy the world’s 196th Master of [...]
Mascarpone - The Rainbow Cake w/Pudding Chomeur: A Sugar Shack Story
Friday, October 25, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
After being unexpectedly dumped by his husband, successful pastry chef Antonio’s life is turned upside down. Forced to find a new home and job, he [...]
Devour! Chefs & Shorts Gala Dinner
Friday, October 25, 2024    
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
This is Devour!’s signature showpiece event that has been presented worldwide, from Fogo Island to The Bahamas, from Sonoma to New York. Each dish in [...]
White Plastic Sky w/Tomato Kitchen
Friday, October 25, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
2123. Faced with diminishing resources, the human race can only survive through a trade-off: At the age of 50, every citizen is gradually turned into [...]
Devour! Speakeasy
Friday, October 25, 2024 to Saturday, October 26, 2024    
10:30 pm - 12:00 am
Le Tour de l'Acadie Bike Ride
Saturday, October 26, 2024    
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Our leading health, wellness, and sporting event returns! Join fellow cycling enthusiasts as they take part in this three-hour bike ride around the Annapolis Valley—enjoying [...]
Game Changers: Sustainable Film & Festival Production
Saturday, October 26, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
This panel features a dynamic group of game changers, including filmmakers and festival producers, leading the charge in sustainable practices within the film industry. They [...]
Shorts Program: Immigrant Stories - Daly City, Di Sarno-The Story of Emilio's Ballato, Kowloon!, Lunchbox, Noi
Saturday, October 26, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:15 am
Daly City An Indonesian boy and his mother attend a church potluck and embellish the details around their dish to fit into the community. USA, [...]
New Canadians Street Food Celebration
Saturday, October 26, 2024    
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Experience a new twist at Devour! 2024, where we celebrate female New Canadians transitioning to small food businesses. Six selected vendors will showcase their global [...]
Born Hungry w/In the Heat
Saturday, October 26, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Through his resilience, determination, and love for cooking, Sash overcomes incredible odds to become a successful chef and reconnect with his roots. Born Hungry is [...]
Culinary Workshop: Bourbon & Bites w/Chef Winnie Chen & Ray Daniel
Saturday, October 26, 2024    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Fu’s Repair Shop, voted Best New Restaurant in Edmonton in 2023, is a must-visit spot. Chef Owner Winnie Chen offers a unique dining experience with [...]
Foraging Workshop w/Gourmet By Nature – Sean & Tara Laceby
Saturday, October 26, 2024    
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Embark on a culinary journey with Sean and Tara Laceby, the talented duo behind Gourmet By Nature. Join them as they guide participants through the [...]
Women Captains w/Love is a Fish
Saturday, October 26, 2024    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Marilyn, a lobster fisher, aspires to be a captain like her father. Encouraged by fellow women captains, she pursues her dream until tragedy strikes. Her [...]
Wine Workshop: Innovative Regions and Local Changemakers w/Alanna McIntyre
Saturday, October 26, 2024    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Join Bishop’s Cellar Sommelier, Alanna McIntyre, for an afternoon of education and tasting featuring wines from around the globe and right here at home. Prepare [...]
Special Presentation: Posso entrare? An Ode to Naples with director Trudie Styler in attendance
Saturday, October 26, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Naples is a city with a reputation. A city of culture, of creativity, but also a city of chaos and criminal neglect. Director Trudie Styler [...]
Devour! Lobster Fais do-do
Saturday, October 26, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Embark on a culinary journey at the Wolfville Farmers Market with the highly anticipated return of the Lobster Supper with an Acadian twist, presented by [...]
Widow Cliquot w/Paumo D'amour
Saturday, October 26, 2024    
8:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Widow Clicquot is based on the true story behind the Veuve Clicquot champagne family and business that began in the late 18th century. After her [...]
Devour! Saturday Night Dance Party featuring the Mark Riley Band
Saturday, October 26, 2024 to Sunday, October 27, 2024    
9:00 pm - 12:00 am
Join us for an unforgettable evening of dancing and celebration at the Audi Halifax Stage in Devour! Studios, as we toast to another successful festival! [...]
The Devour! Golden Tines Award Brunch
Sunday, October 27, 2024    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
It’s baaaaacccckkkkk. Come join us for an unforgettable celebration of the 2024 festival as we host the return of our Devour! Golden Tine Awards Brunch. [...]
A New Kind of Wilderness w/Scenes in a Coq au Vin
Sunday, October 27, 2024    
1:00 pm - 2:45 pm
In a secluded Norwegian forest, the Payne family’s idyllic off-the-grid existence is upended by tragedy, forcing them to integrate into modern society. Through tender moments [...]
Culinary Workshop: Secrets to Living the Mediterranean Lifestyle w/Dario Tomaselli & Anita Heidema
Sunday, October 27, 2024    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Imagine savouring every moment, every bite, and every connection. In the Mediterranean, life is about waking up with purpose, embracing the day with vigour, and [...]
The 9th Annual Great Devour! Community Chicken Supper
Sunday, October 27, 2024    
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Devour! is excited to announce the return of our ninth annual event in support of regional food banks in the Annapolis Valley. We will be [...]
Holy Cow w/Gone Good: Ode de Fromage
Sunday, October 27, 2024    
3:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Totone’s carefree teenage life of drinking and dancing abruptly shifts when he becomes the sole provider for his 7-year-old sister. Desperate for income, he focuses [...]
The Best Pizza is in LA w/Pictou County Style Pizza
Sunday, October 27, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Filmmaker Pete Ferriero is determined to prove the best pizza is not in New York, Chicago, or Italy, but actually in Los Angeles. He embarks [...]
Closing Gala: We Are Guardians w/The Everlasting Pea
Sunday, October 27, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
We Are Guardians is a captivating documentary that sheds light on the struggles of Indigenous forest guardians and activists in their fight against deforestation. Through [...]