The Granite Balloon

09/01/2026

It’s on the level, Dundas! We here at THE GRANITE BALLOON are honoured to feature in our current edition an exciting announcement about the old Masonic Hall. A new Dundas Tavern! Tonight is the night.

08/29/2026

No, you aren’t going lunatic, that’s THREE issues in August! What a fun little trick the calendar likes to play! In this blue moon GRANITE BALLOON you will find for your reading edification:
A look back on the Cactus Parade!
Musings on the future of the Fest!
A rant fit for William Lyon Mackenzie!
The story of the Carnegie as set down by one of its founders!
Lots a’happenin’ and a’localin’!
Grab a copy before they go on the wane, or read it online at graniteballoon.ca/readonline !!!

08/22/2026

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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08/20/2026

08/19/2026

The green edition of The Granite Balloon is out, which can only mean one thing… it’s time for the Cactus Festival! 🌵💚
Dundas looks forward to the Cactus Festival every year, and we can’t wait to join in the celebration!

Be sure to stop by the funeral home to pick up this special edition of The Granite Balloon! 🎉

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08/18/2026

A feature of this week’s edition of THE GRANITE BALLOON is our first ever Dundas crossword, composed by the maddest Dundas maniac on our Editorial Staff! If you manage to solve it let us know and send us a pic! Answers in next issue!

08/16/2026

Anyone recognize this spot? Our green Cactus Edition is out now in Dundas! Featuring everything you didn’t really need to know to stop worrying and love the Cacti! Get your copy of THE GRANITE BALLOON today!

08/15/2026

The only thing as fun as Cactus Fest is reading about it in THE GRANITE BALLOON! Our mid-August special edition is your guide to enjoying, and understanding the esoteric significance of, Dundas Ontario’s annual succulent party!
In this edition:
We revisit the origins of the Fest!
Take a look at the Cactus Parade’s esteemed panel of judges!
Tell you what you can’t expect to see when you leave the Valley during the Festival!
Serve up some Dundas Trivia!
And the first ever GRANITE BALLOON Crossword!
All this and more in the latest edition. Pick it up now or read it virtually at graniteballoon.ca/readonline !!!

08/11/2026

The lake monster of Dundas!?! That’s right, you’ll think twice about swimming in the beautiful waters of Coote’s Paradise after you’ve read about the legend of Cootsie! Find it in the latest edition of THE GRANITE BALLOON!
graniteballoon.ca/readonline

08/10/2026

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