Zach Fortner
Pineapple Whip opens for the 2025 Season
3/27/2025
Pineapple Whip opens for the 2025 Season
Springfield, MO : Pineapple Whip is excited to announce the opening dates for our 51st season in the Ozarks! We plan to open two of our four locations at 12:00pm on Thursday March 27th and the other two locations the following week. We're already open at our NEW location at the recently reopened College Station Movie Theater in downtown Springfield which also serves the first ever P-Whip Slushy!
See "OPENING SCHEDULE" below for opening dates for each location.
Typically, we serve our signature Pineapple flavor as well as a different rotating flavor at each location. This year we're doing things a little different. We are working with the Child Advocacy Center to raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Historically, blue ribbons are worn as a show of support for the cause so the thoughtful staff at the Child Advocacy Center had the idea for us to serve Lemon-Berry at every location and "paint the town blue." We were honored to be asked to participate in getting the word out for this important cause and encourage others to learn more.
Learn more and show support here: https://childadvocacycenter.org/how-you-can-help/
We are excited to see our customers again and be a part of their summer traditions. 
SIDEBAR:
In 1974 Dan Fortner created the original Pineapple Whip recipe and began selling it at the Ozark Empire Fair. His original recipe is the same one we use today. Years later his sons Chris and Mike Fortner (and Mike's wife Diana) took over the family business. Each summer, customers repeatedly asked why Pineapple Whip was only available at the Fair and not around town on a regular basis. Dan, Chris, Mike, and Diana listened to their customers, built mobile units, and took to the streets of Springfield during the summer months. Before his passing in 2014, Mike brought his son Zach on board to help run the business. Now three generations strong, the Fortner Family is proud to serve their tasty treats to all those who love summer.
OPENING SCHEDULE
Thursday March 27th opening at:
-1147 S Glenstone
-3850 S Campbell
Wednesday April 1st opening at:
-1517 W Battlefield
Friday April 4th opening at:
-2902 E Sunshine
ALREADY OPEN:
-415 W College (our new location at College Station Theater!)
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