Culinary film festival is returning to region

OSOYOOS — The world’s largest culinary film festival, “Devour! Osoyoos” returns to the South Okanagan for its second consecutive year on the weekend of May 5 – 7.

Taking over the region for three delectable days, Devour! Osoyoos features a diverse mix of culinary events at restaurants and wineries throughout the region paired with a selection of special festival-exclusive hotel rates and packages.

In 2009, Devour! The Food Film Fest was created by Chef Michael Howell in Nova Scotia as a celebration of cinema, food and wine culture.

In 2016, it made its first crosscountry stopover in Okanagan wine country at Watermark Beach Resort.

New for this year, the event is expanding across the South Okanagan to celebrate the bounty of the region.

“As founding partner of Devour! Osoyoos, we recognize the importance of showcasing the overall destination as well as our incredible local culinary scene,” said Watermark general manager Ingrid Jarrett. “It was an absolute honour to host the inaugural event at Watermark in 2016, and we are so excited to be a part of the festival’s continued expansion this year.”

A delicious, action-packed weekend, Devour! Osoyoos will highlight the South Okanagan’s food and wine scene, offering guests an opportunity to enjoy creative food and drink selections from celebrated local and visiting culinary talent.

Top events include a filminspired gala dinner featuring leading B.C. chefs, tasting tours, cooking demonstrations, a champagne brunch, cocktail reception, and more.

In addition to artsy attractions, festival-goers can also soak up the stunning surroundings of the lakeside destination at various properties by taking advantage of special Devour! Osoyoos packages and rates, available starting late February.

For more information and to book hotel and resort packages, available for purchase visit: destinationosoyoos.com/ devour-osoyoos.

On the net: devourfest.com