State Fair 2025 - Strolling Along

Friday, August 29, 2025

We decided to head over to Blue Moon for some dinner. We walked by one of the last of the old church dining halls, the Hamline Church Dining Hall. There used to be lots of these but this is one of the last ones. 

 Walked by Tom Thumb Mini Donuts. This is one of my most favorite fair foods going back to when I was a little kid. I think I'm gonna skip it this year as I'm counting calories for my upcoming Arizona trip. 

Balloon stand. Never buy 'em but I love how colorful they are. 

Tilt-a-Whirl (back left). This used to be my favorite ride as a kid. Now the thought of it makes me sick. 

On our way to the Blue Moon Dine-In Theater. 

State Fair 2025 - Ice Fishing Houses

Friday, August 29, 2025

Our first stop was at Ice Castle Fish House's.

We stop here just about every year and I'm not sure why we get such a kick out of looking at Ice Houses since the chance of us ever buying one are next to nil. 

There are numerous covered holes on the floor for fishing. 

I think Dale and I just like the idea of a premade little cozy cabin for land more than ice. I know ice fishers know what they're doing and how to do it safely but if I were in one on a frozen lake I'd never be able to get the idea of it falling in out of my anxiety ridden head. 

My grandparents had a cabin in northern Minnesota where I loved spending time. Dale also had spent time as a kid out of the city doing a lot a camping. Maybe that has something to do with the appeal. Anyway, they are fun to look at.