Local Flair
Springfield punches way above its weight in claims to fame. Here are some of the highlights.
Cashew Chicken's Home
Like some Cashew Chicken? Thank Springfield’s own David Leong.
The World's Mustard
All of French’s Yellow Mustard comes straight from a Springfield factory.
Hometown Star
Academy Award winner Brad Pitt grew up here.
Granddaddy of Outdoor Stores
Bass Pro Shops started here — the original and largest. Bonus: we’re home to America’s #1 Aquarium for 2026, Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium.
Egg Central Station
Vital Farms nests its “Egg Central Station” here, where six million pasture-raised eggs are cleaned, packed, and prepped daily for shipment nationwide.
Custard or Fruity? Both.
You don’t have to choose — original Andy’s Frozen Custard and Pineapple Whip are both Springfield originals.
World's Largest Fork
Springfield takes the cake with the world’s largest fork — 35 feet high and 11 tons of stainless steel.
Blue-Box Mac, Born Here
All Kraft Macaroni & Cheese is made right here — your blue box is a local treat.
H-O-T-T-O-G-O
Grammy winner Chappell Roan is a Willard native — proof there’s nothing small about local talent.
Get Your Kicks
“Get your kicks on Route 66” hits different in 417-land, birthplace of the Mother Road.
First Frappuccino
The first bottles of Starbucks’ Frappuccino were produced right here in the 417.
