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11/07/2026

08/23/2026

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And that is officially that for another year.

We’d like to thank all of our vendors, our entertainment teams, our live musical performers, and all of our hardworking volunteers for their tireless efforts these last three days. And, of course, everyone who turned out to help support the Dundas Cactus Festival for the 51st time in 2026.

See you again in August 2027.

📸 Dundas Cactus Festival (Marino Favretto)

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08/23/2026

Good morning everyone to the final day of the 2026 Dundas Cactus Festival.

LIVE music will continue to be played across all three stages. Highlights include Lily Sazz and special guest Rob Lamothe (Stage 1, 1.00 pm), the Bonfire Boys (Stage 2, 2.00 pm), plus PAUL SAGE & Cohortz (11.00 am), reptile shows (12.00 pm), Mr Ben's Music (2.00 pm), and many more at Family Fun Zone Stage 3.

*PLEASE NOTE* Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather, Blue Zone Courts pickleball has been cancelled.

Full Stage Schedule: https://dundascactusfestival.ca/stage-schedules/

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08/23/2026

2 Down, 1 To Go.

See you tomorrow!

08/22/2026

It’s so nice out now!!! ☀️☀️

Morning everyone!

Despite the grey clouds - good news, the sun is peaking out! - the 2026 Dundas Cactus Festival is open for another full day of activities.

Alongside Hamilton Pro Wrestling matches at 1.00 pm and 5.00 pm, and the Big Air BMX Shows at 1.00 pm, 3.30 pm and 7.30 pm (both at the intersection of Cross St. and Main St.), fun for all ages in the Family Fun Zone (head for Albert Street), AND the Team K9 Dog Sport Show at 11.30 am, 1.00 pm, and 2.30 pm along Memorial Square.

All that, PLUS, free, live music across three stages. Check out our full schedule HERE: https://dundascactusfestival.ca/stage-schedules/

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08/22/2026

The 51st edition of the Dundas Cactus Festival is officially underway!

Local vendors, live musical performances, and plenty of activities for all the family is available along King Street West from now until 4.00 pm on Sunday August 23.

Check out our Entertainment page HERE for a full weekend rundown: https://dundascactusfestival.ca/entertainment

You can also download the official Festival map HERE: https://dundascactusfestival.ca/

And don't forget. Admission is absolutely FREE

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08/20/2026

What's happening at this weekend's Dundas Cactus Festival? Pick up your copy of The Hamilton Spectator today to find out!

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*The 51st edition of the Dundas Cactus Festival will be held along King Street West in downtown Dundas from 6.00 pm on Friday August 21 through to 4.00 pm on Sunday August 23. Attendance is FREE

LIVE stage schedule: https://dundascactusfestival.ca/stage-schedules/

Family Fun Zone: https://dundascactusfestival.ca/family-fun-zone/

08/19/2026

ATTENTION PICKLEBALL FANS

We’re very pleased to announce that the Dundas Cactus Festival is collaborating with Blue Zone Courts on Sunday August 23.

Between 11.00 am to 3.00 pm, pickleball fans can get a quick lesson from a trained staff member on-site before hitting the courts for a game of their very own!

Courts will be located on Memorial Square on Sunday August 23 to help the sign off the 2026 Dundas Cactus Festival.

Entertainment: https://dundascactusfestival.ca/entertainment/

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08/17/2026

THIS WEEKEND!!!

It's official! We're just one week out from the start of the 2026 Dundas Cactus Festival.

'Doors' open from 6.00 pm through to 10.30 pm on Friday August 21. Festivities begin again at 10.00 am on Saturday August 22, and continue through to 10.30 pm that night (don't forget The Teddy Bear's Picnic at 9.30 am Saturday morning).

Our final day - Sunday August 23 - runs from 11.00 am through to 4.00 pm. Be sure to check out out our full live music and entertainment schedules below, and, don't forget, festival admission is absolutely FREE!

Live Music: https://dundascactusfestival.ca/stage-schedules/
Entertainment: https://dundascactusfestival.ca/things-to-do/

08/07/2026

I’ll be down at Dundas Cactus Festival all weekend from Aug 21-23! It’s gonna be a great time!

Bullseye!

Axe throwing, courtesy of Grand River Inflatables & Games Inc., will help sign off the 2026 Dundas Cactus Festival on Sunday August 23.

Available to play between 11 am and 4 pm on Sunday only, the Axe Throwing booth will be located between Ogilvie Street and Main Street.

And while you’re down there, be sure to check out the final performances of the weekend by Hamilton Pro Wrestling, and Jagger Big Air BMX.

Things To Do: https://dundascactusfestival.ca/things-to-do/

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