Boarding Pass to 2026
December 31, 2025
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The DEV Hotel & Conference Centre
Cornwall Set to Ring in the New Year with “Boarding Pass to 2026”, A First-Class Celebration at the DEV Hotel & Conference Centre
Cornwall’s most anticipated New Year’s Eve celebration in years is ready for takeoff. The DEV Hotel & Conference Centre has announced Boarding Pass to 2026, an immersive, internationally inspired event taking place Wednesday, December 31, 2025, beginning at 7:30 PM. Featuring an all-inclusive culinary and entertainment experience, the event promises to be one of the region’s most exciting year-end celebrations.
Guests will embark on a Culinary Passport Around the World, featuring five chef-attended action food stations representing Argentina, Japan, Canada, Italy, and Portugal. Each station will offer multiple gourmet dishes, along with a global Dessert Passport featuring international sweets such as Beaver Tails, Alfajores, Lychee Mochi, Cannoli, and Pastéis de Belém.
Around-the-World Food Stations Include:
🇦🇷 Argentina – Choripán, Beef Empanadas, Provoleta Skillet
🇯🇵 Japan – Ahi Tuna Sashimi, Wagyu Gyoza, Chicken Karaage
🇨🇦 Canada – Maple Back Bacon Sliders, Smoked Sturgeon Chowder, Montreal Burnt Ends
🇮🇹 Italy – Lobster Ravioli, Arancini, Bocconcini-Stuffed Meatballs
🇵🇹 Portugal – Peixinhos da Horta, Bolinhos de Bacalhau, Bife à Portuguesa
Entertainment Lineup:
- Swinging Jazz & Blues Duo – 8:30 PM
- The Chesterfields – 9:45 PM to 12:30 AM
- DJ Professor Mele (Montreal) – 12:30 AM to 2:00 AM
The evening will also feature immersive décor, flair bartenders, a craft beer corner, a vodka ice luge, and a late-night buffet at 12:30 AM.
Tickets are $125 per person, which include a full culinary experience, one complimentary beverage, access to all live entertainment, and late-night food offerings. Guests will also receive access to exclusive reduced hotel room rates, allowing attendees to celebrate safely and comfortably on-site.
“Cornwall has been eager for a New Year’s Eve event on this scale,” says Ian Bentley, General Manager at the DEV Centre. “Boarding Pass to 2026 is more than a party, it’s a full international experience, combining world-class food, live entertainment, and a first-class atmosphere. We’re excited to bring something truly special back to the community.”
Ticket Information
Tickets are available now. Early interest has been strong, and the event is expected to sell out.
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