Minnesota Just Landed the Biggest Thing in Decades
About this video
Expo 2031 could become one of the biggest developments in Minnesota's history. In this video, we break down what the project includes, why it's already approved, the three possible locations, and what it could mean for Rosemount, Farmington, Hastings, and the future of Dakota County real estate.
Key takeaways
- Expo 2031 Minnesota USA is planned as an A1 International Horticultural Exposition, a world's fair about plants, food, water and energy, running May through October 2031 in Dakota County.
- Organizers describe a 240-acre site with five climate biodomes, a USA Pavilion and pavilions from up to 80 countries, and project 4 to 6 million visitors.
- The last world's fair in the United States was New Orleans in 1984.
- After the fair, the plan is a "legacy district" with homes and amenities rather than clearing the site.
- As of the video, no final site had been announced. Rosemount, Farmington and Hastings were the locations mentioned, because they still have large areas of open land.
- Organizers say Expo 2031 is a nonprofit funded by federal and private sources, not local property taxes. Jason suggests watching how that plays out.
Questions this video answers
What is Expo 2031 in Minnesota?
A planned world's fair (an A1 International Horticultural Exposition) in Dakota County from May to October 2031, with pavilions from up to 80 countries and 4 to 6 million projected visitors.
Where will Expo 2031 be held?
In Dakota County. As of the video, the exact site hadn't been announced; Rosemount, Farmington and Hastings were the locations being discussed.
Will Dakota County taxpayers pay for Expo 2031?
Organizers say no: it's set up as a nonprofit funded by federal and private sources. Some county officials have said they want to make sure it stays that way.
Read more: Farmington vs. Rosemount · Hastings vs. Rosemount
Notes written by Huerkamp Home Group from this video. Figures are as stated in the video on August 7, 2026; check the current numbers in our market reports.
