Nevis Artist Wins 2nd Street Stage Button Design Contest

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The Park Rapids Downtown Business Association has selected April Beyl's design as the winner of the 2026 2nd Street Stage button design contest. Beyl, a resident of nearby Nevis, Minnesota, will receive a $250 cash prize for her winning design.

Why it matters

The annual 2nd Street Stage event is a major summer attraction in downtown Park Rapids, drawing crowds to enjoy live music, food, and beverages. The commemorative button design contest is a long-standing tradition that helps promote the event and local artists.

The details

Each year, the Park Rapids Downtown Business Association hosts a contest to select the design for the 2nd Street Stage event buttons. This year, April Beyl's design was chosen as the winner. Beyl, an artist from the nearby town of Nevis, will receive a $250 cash prize for her winning design. The buttons, which cost $20 each, provide attendees with a $2 discount on beverages purchased at the event's beer garden.

• The 2026 2nd Street Stage event will take place on June 11.
• The Summer Sip Off event on May 16 will be the first opportunity to purchase the commemorative buttons.

What’s next

The commemorative buttons will be available for purchase at the Summer Sip Off event on May 16, as well as at select downtown businesses and the beer garden during the 2nd Street Stage event on June 11.