What does it take to build a world-class French restaurant? What if the staff is almost entirely men and women just out of prison with barely two months to learn the trade? USA, 2017, 40 minutes Director Thomas Lennon Distributor Film Sprout A Butcher’s Heart Wessel, 13, is learning the butcher trade from his grandfather,…

When we set out with this year’s festival theme, the Power of Food & Film to Transform, we had no idea of the amazing people and films we’d come across including tonight’s spotlight gala, Charged: The Eduardo Garcia Story. Drink, dance and mingle with new and old festival friends alike until the wee hours! $25…

Our celebrity BBQ aficionado, Meathead Goldwyn, will grill delectable dishes on our Big Green Eggs in the midst of a busy Saturday morning at the Wolfville Farmers’ Market. Snack and wander through one of Atlantic Canada’s true market gems. Free admission with food for purchase. Bio- Meathead Goldwyn Meathead is the barbecue whisperer, hedonism evangelist,…

Three regional mayors – Jeff Cantwell (Wolfville), Sandra Snow (Kentville) and Peter Muttart (Kings County) – will lead a three-hour relaxed morning bike ride from Wolfville to Kentville and out to the Starr’s Point Loop and back with scheduled Valley ‘refreshment stops.’ The ride will also feature a number of our celebrity guests, chefs and…

As part of the Good Cheer Trail, this spirited tour features stops with sips and tiny bites at Planters Ridge Winery, Wayfarers’ Ale Society and Barrelling Tide Distillery. $45 per guest, Round trip: 2 hours.  

Creating a Seacuterie Tower. Toronto Chef Charlotte Langley shows you how to prepare and assemble a seafood extravaganza for your next gathering. Tips and tricks on preparation, presentation and wow factor. $30.00 per guest Sponsored by Big Erics Charlotte Langley Never bound by titles or labels, Charlotte Langley is constantly reinventing herself and what it…

Since time immemorial, the Mi’kmaq have harvested, foraged, gathered, hunted, prepared and consumed food on their traditional territory of Mi’kmaki (Nova Scotia). In search of the deepest roots of the Gaspereau Valley, Benjamin Bridge invites guests to its vineyards to learn about the pre-European history of the area and experience Mi’kmaq food traditions. In partnership…

This beautifully photographed ode to Jim McEwan, one of the godfathers of Scotch whisky, brims with gorgeous scenes of Scotland, distilling, and the colourful characters behind scotch. Taiwan/Scotland, 2017, 88 minutes Director Andrew Peat Distributor Island Productions Make Love: Bar Ape Owners James Carnevale and Nick Genova candidly discuss what makes their Toronto gelato shop,…

As part of the Good Cheer Trail, this spirited tour features stops with sips and tiny bites at Planters Ridge Winery, Wayfarers’ Ale Society and Barrelling Tide Distillery. $45 per guest, Round trip: 2 hours.  

Following the screening of Scotch: A Golden Dream, come enjoy a lovely whisky tasting and luncheon with our very own Whiskylassie, Johanne McInnis. Four amazing whiskies paired with mouthwatering bites from Chef Michaell Blackie, Executive Chef and owner of NeXT in Ottawa. $65.00 per guest Sponsored by Mer Et Soleil & Grand Pré Winery Bio-…