Each August, Québec City returns to its roots with the entertaining New France Festival. During the five-day festival, locals and visitors alike don their best 17th- and 18th century clothing to take part in numerous parades, activities and events celebrating the region’s colonial French history. With thousands of festival goers dressed in period wear or simply watching the events, it makes for a festive atmosphere. Concerts, food booths, artisans and period re-enactors keep everyone entertained. The result is an unforgettable way to experience Québec City.