YOUR GUIDE TO DEVOUR! 2026
Come Hungry. Get Curious. Dive In.
Never been to Devour! The Food Film Fest? Wondering where to start, what to book, or how on earth you choose from 50 films and 60 events in one incredible week?
You’ve come to the right place.
Whether you want to spend an afternoon watching films, learn from a Michelin-starred chef, feast on Nova Scotia seafood, forage along the coast, dance until midnight—or do all of the above—there’s a Devour! experience for you.
From sea to screen to plate, Devour! The Food Film Fest returns October 19–25, 2026, in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
The world’s largest food film festival takes over this small university town in the heart of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley for seven delicious days of food, film, music, wine, adventure and unforgettable experiences.
This year, Devour! The Sea dives into the people, places, cultures and flavours shaped by our oceans. With 50 films from 23 countries and 60 events, we’re travelling from the Arctic to the Pacific to the Atlantic—and bringing it all back to Wolfville.
Think lobster boats and bluefin tuna. Inuit food traditions and Michelin-starred cooking. Sustainable seafood and beachside foraging. Gala dinners, wine tastings, chef workshops, live music, parties and films that will change the way you think about what ends up on your plate.
And wait until you see who’s coming.
Emmy Award-winning director Pete Muller opens the Festival with Bucks Harbor, an extraordinary portrait of Maine lobster fishermen navigating masculinity, community and a changing way of life.
In the kitchen, we’re welcoming sustainable seafood champion Ned Bell; Michelin-starred Joël Watanabe of Vancouver’s Kissa Tanto and Bao Bei; PEI-born seafood entrepreneur Charlotte Langley, founder of Nice Cans; and Inuit Chef Ethan Angnatok from Northern Labrador.
They join an outstanding lineup of Atlantic Canadian chefs including Renée Lavallée, Martin Ruiz Salvador, Chris Aerni, Adam Loo, Ken Pittman, Stéphane Levac and Julien Rousseau.
Hungry yet? Here’s how to Devour!
Who is Devour! for?
You. Seriously.
Devour! isn’t an industry conference, and you don’t need to be a chef, filmmaker or food expert to join us.
If you love great movies, incredible food, live music, travel, wine, culture, meeting interesting people—or simply having a really good time, you’ll fit right in.
Come for one film. Spend a day. Make a weekend of it. Or go all-in for the entire Festival.
And getting here is easy: Wolfville is just one hour from Halifax, surrounded by vineyards, farms, orchards and some of Nova Scotia’s most spectacular scenery.
Where does it all happen?
For one week, Wolfville becomes Devour!
The Festival unfolds across town and throughout the surrounding countryside, with events at:
Devour! Studios – our 24,000-square-foot Festival headquarters at 360 Main Street
Al Whittle Theatre – our beloved downtown cinema
Denton Hall – home to special screenings and events
Wolfville Waterfront Park
Wolfville Farmers’ Market
Grand Pré Winery & Le Caveau Restaurant
…and special locations throughout the Annapolis Valley.
Part of the fun is moving between films, tastings, dinners, workshops and parties while discovering Wolfville along the way.
How do I Devour!?
There’s no single way to experience the Festival. Pick your adventure.
BUILD YOUR OWN DEVOUR!
Love having options? Explore the Festival Schedule and create your own perfect combination of films, workshops, dinners, tastings, parties and community events.
Maybe it’s a film in the morning, a chef workshop in the afternoon and the Neptune Night Market at night. Maybe it’s three films back-to-back followed by cocktails at the Speakeasy.
You choose. We’ll keep you fed and entertained.
GRAB A DEVOUR! DAY PASS
Want us to do the planning?
Choose your day from Wednesday through Sunday and we’ll package together some of the best Devour! experiences happening that day—including a combination of film, food, workshops and community events.
And because one film is never enough, every Day Pass includes a bonus film ticket to use during the Festival.
Day Passes range from $80–$170.
GO ALL-IN WITH THE VIP ALL-ACCESS PASS
This is Devour! with the dial turned all the way up.
Your VIP All-Access Pass opens the door to films, culinary workshops, tastings, foraging adventures, the Opening Gala, Chefs & Shorts Gala and much more.
You’ll also enjoy special VIP experiences including a welcome reception, private workshops, chef meet-and-greets, front-of-line access, a VIP gift bag and transportation to select events.
Best of all? Your Devour! Concierge helps manage your tickets and schedule.
All you need to do is show up hungry.
LOVE FILM? #EATITUP.
For serious movie lovers, the #EatItUp Film Pass is one of the best deals at Devour!
Enjoy five days of film access from Wednesday through Sunday and see as much of our international program as you can fit into your schedule at the Al Whittle Theatre.
And at Devour!, it’s never just a movie.
Expect visiting filmmakers, chefs and fascinating guests, post-screening conversations, unexpected connections—and occasionally something delicious arriving in your hands.
What can I actually do at Devour!?
The better question might be: how much can you fit in?
WATCH IT: 50 NEW FILMS FROM 23 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
Tickets $15–$25
Travel the world without leaving Wolfville.
Our films explore food and culture from every angle—from fishing boats and restaurant kitchens to farms, families, traditions, environmental challenges and extraordinary people.
Devour! is also the Festival where you can taste the screen. Many screenings feature visiting filmmakers and special guests, lively Q&As, and occasional in-theatre tastes inspired by what you’ve just watched.
See it. Talk about it. Sometimes taste it.
LEARN IT: CULINARY WORKSHOPS, BEVERAGE EXPERIENCES & PANELS
Tickets $15–$75
This is your chance to get seriously close to some extraordinary talent.
Learn seafood techniques from world-class chefs. Discover the secrets of sophisticated zero-proof cocktails. Explore Nova Scotia wine and seafood. Head to the coast to forage before sharing a cookout with two remarkable chefs.
Our intimate workshops let you watch, learn, ask questions—and taste the results.
Forget watching cooking videos on your phone. The chef is standing right in front of you.
LIVE IT: THE BIG DEVOUR! COMMUNITY EVENTS
Tickets $20–$60
This is where Wolfville really starts to buzz.
THE NEPTUNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday, October 22 | 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. | $60
One room. Twelve chefs. A sea of incredible food.
Roam the market, meet the chefs and taste your way through globally inspired dishes showcasing Nova Scotia seafood—all in one lively, delicious night.
Then keep going: the Night Market flows straight into a free Devour! Speakeasy with live music by BIG FISH.
Come hungry. Stay late.
LE TOUR DE L’ACADIE
Get on your bike and experience the Valley on two wheels with a distinctly Acadian flavour. Fresh air, beautiful scenery, food and Festival energy—this is Devour! beyond the theatre.
THE CHOWDER SMACKDOWN
Spoons at the ready.
Chefs go head-to-head for chowder supremacy while you taste the contenders and help soak up one of Devour!’s most beloved—and competitive—traditions.
DEVOUR! SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT & PARTY WITH THE HOPPING PENGUINS
Saturday night at Devour! is made for dancing.
Nova Scotia favourites The Hopping Penguins hit the stage for a high-energy night of ska, reggae, rock and pure East Coast party spirit.
Bring comfortable shoes. You’re going to need them.
THE 10TH ANNUAL GREAT DEVOUR! COMMUNITY CHICKEN SUPPER WITH COLRAIN
Our big Festival finale brings everyone to the table.
Share a hearty community supper, raise a glass to another incredible week and enjoy live music from Wolfville indie-rock band Colrain.
It’s warm, welcoming, delicious—and one of the best ways to say goodbye to Devour! 2026.
Devour TASTE IT: GALAS, LUNCHES & DINNERS
Tickets $75–$199
Here’s where food and film collide.
Devour!’s signature dining experiences bring acclaimed chefs, Nova Scotia ingredients, wines and extraordinary stories together around the table.
DEVOUR! OPENING GALA
Start the Festival in style at our Opening Gala Reception, presented by Taste of Nova Scotia. Meet the chefs, filmmakers and Festival guests while tasting your way through Nova Scotia before heading to our Opening Night film.
LUNCHEONS AT LE CAVEAU
Escape to beautiful Grand Pré for intimate Festival luncheons at Le Caveau Restaurant at Grand Pré Winery, where exceptional food, wine and Valley hospitality come together.
CHEFS & SHORTS GALA: TASTE THE SCREEN
One of the signature Devour! experiences.
Watch a short film. Eat a dish inspired by it. Repeat.
Acclaimed chefs create original courses inspired by films selected especially for the evening, transforming cinema into a multi-course culinary experience.
This is what we mean when we say: Taste the Screen.
LOBSTER FAIS DO-DO
Roll up your sleeves.
Our celebration of Acadian and Cajun culture brings together lobster, music, community and a whole lot of joie de vivre for a lively East Coast feast.
This isn't the night for sitting quietly in the corner.
Devour SOLD OUT? DON'T GIVE UP.
Popular Devour! events can sell quickly—but plans change and additional tickets sometimes become available.
If your must-do event is sold out, join the waitlist by contacting tickets@devourfest.com and tell us which event you’re hoping to attend.
And keep exploring the program. With 60 events over seven days, your next favourite Devour! experience may be the one you haven’t discovered yet.
Devour READY? GET YOUR TICKETS.
Tickets are available online at devourfest.com or by calling 1-888-311-9090.
During Festival week, visit us in person at:
Devour! Box Office & Retail Shop
Devour! Studios
360 Main Street, Wolfville
Our satellite box office at the Al Whittle Theatre, 450 Main Street, opens 30 minutes before film programming, with additional box offices available at select event locations.
DEVOUR! STUDIOS BOX OFFICE HOURS
Monday, October 19: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 22: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Friday, October 23: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 25: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
ONE WEEK. 50 FILMS. 60 EVENTS. ENDLESS WAYS TO DEVOUR!
Watch a movie you’d never otherwise see.
Meet the filmmaker who made it.
Learn from a chef you’ve always wanted to cook with.
Taste something extraordinary.
Ride a bike through the Valley. Forage along the coast. Eat lobster. Drink Nova Scotia wine. Discover a new favourite band. Dance until your feet hurt.
And somewhere in between, meet someone you didn’t know before you arrived.
That’s Devour!
October 19–25, 2026 | Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Come hungry. Leave inspired.
