Come on out to beautiful Dundas August 17th- 19th to eat, drink, laugh and play at the 2012 Cactus Fest.
Parade
Thursday night at 7 p.m., the Dundas Cactus Festival kicks off with the much-loved Cactus Festival Parade!
Musical Entertainment
The 2012 Cactus Festival will feature some of the best bands you’ll see all summer long. Each stage offers something different. Visit our website for the full schedule and line-up Spring 2012!
Cactus Family Fun Zone Expands!
This year’s Cactus Family Fun Zone promises to be the signature family Event Area for the Festival as we bring all of the Festival’s family entertainment to a new location on King St!
The Fun Zone, located on King St. between Market and Church offers a one stop shop for family entertainment. Here’s what to expect:
Cactus Fun Zone Stage
This year, expansion features a dedicated stage hosting children’s events acts, entertainment and artists!
In The ZONE!
Fortino’s 7th Baby Cactus Contest
The Baby Cactus Contest is an opportunity for young families
with babies 3-18 months to meet, have some fun, and win some great prizes. Every baby entered is recognized and receives an Official ‘Cactus Tumbleweed’ Certificate!
Cactus Red Carpet Meet And Greet
Kids line up to meet their favourite animated/ cartoon characters for hugs, ‘high fives’ and pictures in star-studded, red carpet style!
THE REPTILE MAN educational and entertaining live action animal show experience where all family members get involved by asking & answering questions and handling animals.
FREE INFLATABLE INTERACTIVES
Kids 4 – 12 enjoy sponsored inflatables. A real crowd pleaser!
CACTUS EXPRESS
Climb aboard this interactive train as it makes it way through the Festival!
FREE FACE PAINTING, Saturday August 20th
OUTDOOR MOVIE, Saturday August 20th
Recent Release Feature Film Presentation.
VIDEO ‘GAMER’ CHALLENGE
Ready to Dance Dance Revolution or be a Guitar Hero Legend?
Show us your stuff on an outdoor challenge screen, new to the
Festival this year!
Returning Festival Features
Robertson’s Midway
Fabulous amusement rides all weekend long!
Art in the Alley
All forms of original art, including paintings, sculpture, beadwork,
jewellery, silk work, pottery, woodwork and metal work.
See you there!