Hamline Church

Dining Hall

Thank you for another great year at the 2023 State Fair!

Started by a small group of women from the Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church Ladies Aid Society in 1897, the Hamline Church Dining Hall is the oldest food concession at the Minnesota State Fair. Our menu hasn't changed much over the years, serving up baked chicken, Swedish meatballs, and our signature dish--Hamloaf. We also have burgers sizzling on the grill, and wraps and salads in our cooler.

You can find us two blocks from the main entrance at 1667 Dan Patch Avenue. Volunteering at the Dining Hall is a family affair, and for our 125 years we have been run mostly by hundreds and hundreds--if not thousands--of volunteers. Over the years, 25 people have been specially recognized by the fair for 50 years of service.

Hamline Church believes in the power of generosity and sharing the wealth we receive. Each year, Hamline Church selects  organizations to receive a portion of our proceeds at the Dining Hall. We calculate this donation to match a meal given for a meal purchased.  In the past we have supported Emma Norton Services, The Sheridan Story and Feed My Starving Children.