Rendering showing the possible Expo site in Bloomington, MN.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'S BID TO HOST SPECIALIZED EXPO 2027
Minnesota is one of five sites around the world being considered as a location for Specialized Expo 2027. The sites being considered are Malaga, Spain; Bariloche, Argentina; Phuket, Thailand; Belgrade, Serbia; and Minnesota, United States of America.
The Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) will be live streaming the vote on their website beginning around 6 AM CST on Wednesday, June 21. You can also follow the BIE’s Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn channels for updates. The Bloomington CVB will be sharing updates on our Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn channels. Minnesota Expo 2027’s website will also be updated with the latest information.
The Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau partnered with the Minnesota Expo Bid Committee, City of Bloomington, Mall of America, and the U.S. State Department among others to try to bring Expo 2027 to Minnesota.
The Bureau of International Expositions, which is made up of 179 member states, will vote June 21st to decide where Expo 2027 will be located, and each member country has one vote. 
Healthy People, Healthy Planet
Health and well-being is central to every aspect of life on this planet, which is why Minnesota World Expo 2027 chose the theme Healthy People, Healthy Planet. In all parts of the world, health and well-being is the single most important prerequisite for things like economic prosperity, a sustainable planet, and flourishing urban and rural life. To have success in any of those areas, people must be healthy, thriving individuals. Visit Minnesota's Expo 2027 website for more information.
Bloomington, Minnesota's Expo 2027 site rendering If the United States is voted to be the site, for 93 days in summer 2027, Bloomington and the Twin Cities will be home to a range of Expo activities and events. This event will allow this region to host global pavilions; regional, national and global visitors; and unveil new technology, art, culture and science. Our proposed Expo site is comprised of 62 acres that sits just east of Mall of America in the South Loop District of Bloomington. The South Loop District is a distinctive urban center where people build their lives around work and community. It’s a trendy neighborhood at the crossroads of the metro area’s transportation networks, yet it’s only moments away from the quiet, unspoiled beauty of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.
This unique location already has the necessary infrastructure for future development as well as infrastructure to potentially host Expo 2027, including Mall of America, light rail transit, hotels, MSP International Airport and more! Learn more more about the potential site.
History of the World Fair
Ever since the first world’s fair in London in 1851, the goal of these massive expositions (expos for short) has been both intellectual and commercial. As time marches on, world expos have kept pace, changing to reflect the needs of the time while presenting the ideals, hopes and aspirations of people even as those evolve. Aside from incredible education opportunities around different cultures, new scientific advancements and new inventions, world’s fairs now offer incredibly diverse entertainment options, from international cuisine and libations to music, dancing and the arts.
When most people think of a world’s fair, if they have heard of them, they might recall the iconic marvels of architecture and design commonly introduced at these events: Paris’ Eiffel Tower (World Fair 1889), Chicago’s Ferris Wheel (1893), San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge (1939), Brussels’ Atomium (1958), Seattle’s Space Needle (1962) or New York’s Unisphere (1964).
Clearly, our nation has hosted many international exhibitions over the past century, in large cities like New York and San Francisco but also in dynamic regional ones, including Spokane, Seattle, Knoxville and San Antonio. These global gatherings have proven to be the preeminent place to introduce technologies and to unveil art and culture.
World fairs have enthralled millions of visitors with new ideas and innovations connecting them to important global influences. Minnesota and the United States is prepared to welcome countries to collaborate on our very important theme of Health and Wellness.
Click here for a timeline of all expos.
