Hamline Church Dining Hall
Our State Fair Dining Hall unites all the members of our congregation [from youth to senior citizens] in extending our hospitality to "Back to the Fifties" Show in June and to State Fair visitors each year. The Fair's oldest continuous concessionaire--we are also blessed with a loyal legion of Dining Hall workers who attend other churches but still maintain this connection to Hamline Church.
COME and JOIN IN THE FUN!
VOLUNTEERS & DINERS NEEDED!
Hamline Church Dining Hall
- at the BACK TO THE 50s CAR SHOW
June 17-19, 2011
Car Show website
- at the MN STATE FAIR
Aug. 25-Sept. 5. 2011
Mn State Fair website
Helpers and Diners Welcome!
hearty breakfasts - famous ham loaf - chicken -
Swedish meat balls - pot roast and trimmings -
kids' meals - salads & lighter fare too
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SERVED OR DINED at the DINING HALL in 2010
- At the "Back to the '50s" car show ...
June 18-20, 2010
- During the State Fair....
Church Dining Hall 2010 website
Church Dining Hall 2010 YouTube video
Dining Hall 2010 Info
[.pdf format]
State Fair Walking Tour Sign - 2010
Hamline Church Fair Dining Hall Summer 2009 reviewed
--June 6 Clean up day
June 19 - 21 Dining Hall open at Back to the Fifties Car Show
--June 27 Clean up day
--August 22 Clean up day
Aug 27- Sept 7 Dining Hall open at the MN State Fair
--September 12 Clean up day.
Many thanks to all who served on the team, helped during serving times, or had a meal with us!
HINT: To see the Hamline Church Dining Hall page on the Minnesota State Fair website...
Go to the "Foodfinder" page and type in the magic word "Hamloaf" - [one word NOT two].
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Minnesota 2008 State Fair
DINING HALL - Retrospective!
We needed a lot of help at our Hamline Fair Dining Hall - Serving 7AM-7PM (just east of Visitors Center on Dan Patch Drive) Aug. 21-Sept.1! Many types of jobs are always available from meal prep to serving to dishwashing to helping in the dining area and BEYOND!
Sign up sheets were available after church for several weeks before and during the fair.
3 shifts:
breakfast: 6:30-11AM
lunch: 10:30AM-4PM
supper: 3:30-8PM
It's a wonderful ministry for the church and a lot of fun!
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2008 Fair Dining Hall Scenes
  
  
 
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BE SURE TO JOIN US FOR THE STREET ROD SHOW & the STATE FAIR IN 2009 !
The June 20-22, 2008 "Back to the Fifities Car Show" @ Hamline Church Dining Hall was a HUGE SUCCESS ! Many thanks to all of you who graced us with your presence at a meal and to all of you who volunteered your time and service!   2007 photos
50 Years at the MN State Fair - Awardees!
Hamline Church Dining Hall folks who received "50 Years at the Fair"
plaques: (l-r) Kay Keenan, Betty Ward, Elaine Christiansen, Bonnie Iverson
[Not pictured: Diane Milbrandt and Aileene Vanderbilt]
The annual awards ceremony for groups or individuals reporting "50 years at the Fair" was held on the MN State Fairgrounds at 5:00PM on Aug 27th, 2007 in Heritage Square. We congratulate all six: Elaine, Bonnie, Kay, Diane, Aileene and Betty! Our congregation is deeply in their debt.
(Minneapolis) Star-Tribune, August 23, 2007, Taste, pp. 4 & 5
[photo: archival (1970's), Gladys HellingÜ, who was a loyal, longtime church member and excellent "barker"]
FOOD--a focal point of the Great Minnesota Get-Together! Many fairgoers start their day with the Breakfast Special. Lunches and dinners are a magnet for those seeking comfort foods such as mashed potatoes and gravy, our legendary Hamline Hamloaf, and other hot entrees. Sandwiches, salads, burgers and hot dogs, plus a full range of beverages and desserts, round out the menu. The bottomless cup of coffee is the ultimate bargain. Hamline Church Dining Hall's Famous
HAM LOAF recipe Volunteers carry out nearly all the tasks needed to run a full-service restaurant operation. Duties range from flipping pancakes to stocking coolers to bussing tables. A 32-member committee, under the leadership of two dedicated co-chairs, guides the Dining Hall's direction and operations.
Recruiting efforts are underway and continue right through the 12-day run of the Fair. Anyone interested in joining our Dining Hall crew can contact the Church Office at 651/645-0667.
NEWS FROM THE DINING HALL TEAM !
There were 4 shifts in 2007 at the Fair:
Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Lunch 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Afternoon: 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Dinner: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
2007 was Hamline's 110th year at the Fair and, as always, we needed lots of volunteers to staff the Dining Hall and also others who helped in other ways too. Volunteers helped with our laundry during the Fair and some with cars provided transportation between the Church and Fair Grounds for volunteers who needed a ride.
WE THANK EVERYONE for visiting, helping, or supporting our Dining Hall as we celebrated our 110th anniversary (1897-2007).
- At the "Back to the 50's" car show in mid-June
[watch for info about June 2009]
Organized by the Minnesota Street Rod Association, Established 1967.
See the MSRA website.
- and at the MN State Fair - end-Aug. through Labor Day.
See you at the Fair in 2009! Working or Enjoying a Meal!
See the Mn State Fair website.
How do I get there?
We are at 1667 Dan Patch Avenue, two blocks west of the main
Snelling Avenue entrance just east of the Visitors center.
See: City Pages, Aug. 31, 2005 article, "A Day At the Fair".
[Mockup version (best viewed at 150%). The article has been changed in the City Pages archives.]
Dining Hall Scenes From Recent State Fairs
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