2022 Program

Meat the Future presents a timely case for “cultivated” meat, a food science that grows real meat from animal cells in a controlled and clean [...]

Meat the Future presents a timely case for “cultivated” meat, a food science that grows real meat from animal cells in a controlled and clean [...]

Meat the Future presents a timely case for “cultivated” meat, a food science that grows real meat from animal cells in a controlled and clean [...]

Under the guidance of Chef Peter Dewar and students from the Nova Scotia Community College’s culinary program, students will learn how to get creative with [...]

Under the guidance of Chef Peter Dewar and students from the Nova Scotia Community College’s culinary program, students will learn how to get creative with [...]

We are on the brink of an ecological catastrophe. Due to pollution, and with climate change compounding the situation, cyanobacteria are growing more than ever. [...]

We are on the brink of an ecological catastrophe. Due to pollution, and with climate change compounding the situation, cyanobacteria are growing more than ever. [...]

When the Swallows Fly In a small rural village, a young boy befriends Fernand and Andrée, a farmer couple who, at 80 years old, find [...]

When the Swallows Fly In a small rural village, a young boy befriends Fernand and Andrée, a farmer couple who, at 80 years old, find [...]

Under the guidance of Chef Peter Dewar and students from the Nova Scotia Community College’s culinary program, students will learn how to get creative with [...]

Under the guidance of Chef Peter Dewar and students from the Nova Scotia Community College’s culinary program, students will learn how to get creative with [...]

This charming film chronicles several years in the life of a family farm, through thick and thin, delving into conventional versus organic farming in the [...]

This charming film chronicles several years in the life of a family farm, through thick and thin, delving into conventional versus organic farming in the [...]

Homard au Coeur A quirky and lovable fisherman fights to keep his livelihood through years of illness. Canada, 2022, 3 minutes Director: Jenna Marks Nosh-up [...]

“The smell of money.” That’s what Big Pork calls the stench of pig waste in the air in eastern North Carolina, where much of the [...]

The 12th edition of Devour! marks the return of the Devour! Opening Gala Reception coordinated by Taste of Nova Scotia. It features Nova Scotia’s finest [...]

The voice of the independent restaurateur is seldom heard, yet the restaurant industry is the second largest employer in the United States and the heart [...]

Special guests, delegates, and sponsors of the 12th edition of Devour! The Food Film Fest will schmooze in the Audi Halifax Lounge in the Devour! [...]

Every year, 700 pilot whales are slaughtered on the Faroe Islands, despite the protests of animal rights activists. The fjord’s water, surrounded by stunning green [...]

As one of Canada’s leading chefs, Chef Jason Bangerter is an influential leader in the culinary scene who has been at the helm of Langdon [...]

As one of Canada’s leading chefs, Chef Jason Bangerter is an influential leader in the culinary scene who has been at the helm of Langdon [...]

The End of Medicine exposes the link between our treatment of animals and emerging health threats such as pandemics and antimicrobial resistance. The film sheds [...]

American Whiskey Ambassador, Ray Daniel, guides you through the history of sustainability of the James B. Beam Distilling Co., and how these practices can be [...]

American Whiskey Ambassador, Ray Daniel, guides you through the history of sustainability of the James B. Beam Distilling Co., and how these practices can be [...]

This free, community event in Wolfville's Waterfront Park (directly behind the Studios) will mark the return of four culinary schools from across Canada, with students [...]

Launched in 2008, the Taste of Nova Scotia Awards recognize and celebrate the culinary leaders in Nova Scotia: the people and products at the heart [...]

Before the Food Network and social media, Chef Charlie Trotter revolutionized global cuisine. He was a rockstar among the first generation of celebrity chefs, but [...]

This plant-based five-course dinner, in celebration of the Spotlight Gala, is inspired by Chef Charlie Trotter’s infamous cookbook, Vegetables, and will be prepared by chefs: [...]

Having escaped starvation and tyranny in their homeland of Zimbabwe, four refugees have conquered the odds to become South Africa’s top sommeliers. Driven by relentless [...]

Admittance with Festival ticket or badge; cash bar. Music by Lindsay Misiner 7th Mystic presented by the Halifax Jazz Festival. Sponsored by Mara Renewables Corp, [...]

A Mexican Veggie Breakfast FEAST! Join Devour! alum chef Mary Sue Milliken of LA’s Border Grill and Socalo and one of our all-time favourite Food [...]

A Mexican Veggie Breakfast FEAST! Join Devour! alum chef Mary Sue Milliken of LA’s Border Grill and Socalo and one of our all-time favourite Food [...]

How did the willful daughter of a Himalayan forest conservator become Monsanto’s worst nightmare? The Seeds of Vandana Shiva tells the remarkable life story of [...]

Ray Daniels, Beam Suntory Brand Ambassador, will host a delicious lunch with dishes from chefs Norman Van Aken, Jason Lynch, and Martin Ruiz Salvador—and paired [...]

Wholesome Cravings: Plant-Based Goodness with Chef Michel Nischan Iteration and Elevation- One of the leading lights for decades in the plant-forward culinary movement is Chef [...]

Wholesome Cravings: Plant-Based Goodness with Chef Michel Nischan Iteration and Elevation- One of the leading lights for decades in the plant-forward culinary movement is Chef [...]

Big Water Summer: A Creation Story Cherilyn Yazzie grew up in the Navajo Nation, and after years of working in public health, she has returned [...]

Join Alanna McIntyre, Sommelier and Lead Wine Educator at Bishop's Cellar, for an afternoon of Italian wine. Showcasing a range of styles, Alanna will lead [...]

Join Alanna McIntyre, Sommelier and Lead Wine Educator at Bishop's Cellar, for an afternoon of Italian wine. Showcasing a range of styles, Alanna will lead [...]

After our Farm Shorts program screening, hop on board the waiting bus to visit three local farms all advancing agriculture here in Nova Scotia with [...]

In a small village in the countryside of Naples, a humble family of farmers, led by Cosimo and his wife Rosaria, obstinately refuse to let [...]

This is Devour!’s signature showpiece event that has been presented all over the world, from Fogo Island to the Bahamas, from Sonoma to New York. [...]

“This film is an endeavour to consider cows. To move us closer to them. To see both their beauty and the challenge of their lives. [...]

Music by the The Mark Riley Project; Admittance with Festival ticket or badge; cash bar. Sponsored by Exit Realty Town & Country, Royal Bank of [...]

Our leading health, wellness, and sporting event each year! Join regional mayors from across Nova Scotia, members of Bicycle Nova Scotia, and local cycling enthusiasts [...]

Familiar to many from her television appearances and as the opening head chef of Envie Restaurant, Halifax chef Lauren Marshall opened Real Fake Meats to [...]

Familiar to many from her television appearances and as the opening head chef of Envie Restaurant, Halifax chef Lauren Marshall opened Real Fake Meats to promote [...]

Deep in the mountains of Montana, Idaho, and Oregon, a diverse group of Southeast Asian refugees, Latino immigrants, and white Americans harvest wild mushrooms for [...]

This event remains one of the most popular at Devour!. New this year, we’re making it bigger and moving it outdoors. Attendees can purchase $5 [...]

The dynamic duo behind Gourmet by Nature, Sean and Tara Laceby, will guide participants through the wild landscapes of Nova Scotia in search of late [...]

In March 2012, Syrian migrants began flooding many parts of the world, including the impoverished Bekaa Valley in Lebanon, searching for work and a temporary [...]

Beam-Suntory Brand Ambassador Ray Daniel guides us through a tasting of spectacular bourbons with Cabot Links Chef Ted Pace wows us with bourbon-infused dishes to [...]

Beam-Suntory Brand Ambassador Ray Daniel guides us through a tasting of spectacular bourbons with Cabot Links Chef Ted Pace wows us with bourbon-infused dishes to [...]

A famous rapper, disillusioned with the music industry and the pressures of being a celebrity, leaves the city and his career behind to find himself [...]

Back by popular demand: The talented team led by Chef Peter Dewar and students from the Nova Scotia Community College’s culinary program will serve up [...]

Reinvigoration and culinary exploration are what drive both Argentinian Chef Mauro Colagreco and this documentary about his life. Reinventing Mirazur tells the story of Colagreco [...]

Music by The Sundries. Admittance with Festival ticket or badge; cash bar. Must be 19+ to attend in-person Sponsored by Audi Halifax, IPC Securities, The Church [...]

A much-loved Parisian-style bistro located in Los Angeles between a thriving Mcdonald’s and KFC, Belle Vie is owned and operated by the charming and hopeful [...]

smallfood and the Future of Food. Join celebrated Toronto-based chef Doug McNish as he treats us to tastes of Nova Scotia’s very own smallfood, creating [...]

smallfood and the Future of Food. Join celebrated Toronto-based chef Doug McNish as he treats us to tastes of Nova Scotia’s very own smallfood, creating [...]

L'Acadie Vineyards proprietor and winemaker Bruce Ewert gives us a tasting and workshop exploring the organic wines and terroir of his Gaspereau Valley winery—the first [...]

L'Acadie Vineyards proprietor and winemaker Bruce Ewert gives us a tasting and workshop exploring the organic wines and terroir of his Gaspereau Valley winery—the first [...]

In support of regional food banks, Devour! is thrilled to return with this sixth annual event for communities in need in the Annapolis Valley. We’re [...]

When Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher wrote about food, she also wrote about eccentricity, intimacy, and desire, about change, endurance, and survival. M.F.K. Fisher’s work laid [...]

In a small town located on the island of Mallorca, Anna and Marina, two sisters who were separated when they were teenagers, meet again to [...]

Join us in celebrating the very best of the 2022 festival at our Devour! Golden Tine Awards Reception where we will present our coveted Golden [...]

Cathy, a headstrong 40-year-old sous chef, is finally about to fulfill her lifelong dream by opening her own restaurant. But nothing goes as planned. Facing [...]