Leadville Boom Days 2024 official belt buckles featuring the Derry Dredge

Designed by local artist Bill Harrington.

The Derry Dredge operated south of Leadville in the Box Creek area.

Two styles of buckles are available:

Light finish buckles with a number stamped on the back are $45 each.  200 numbered buckles are produced each year.  Number 1 and Number 100 will be auctioned following the Boom Days parade.  Many specific numbers are reserved and purchased each year, but some numbers are available for one-time purchase or the number may be reserved for the future.

Dark finish buckles are not numbered and are $40 each.

Buckles are now available for purchase at Pueblo Bank and Trust, First Mountain Bank and Community Banks of Colorado or by contacting Noreen Dewhirst at nkd34@yahoo.com or 719-839-5642.

Shipping is available.

During Boom Days, visit the Hospitality Tent behind the announcer’s stand Friday afternoon, and all day Saturday and Sunday for Boom Days product purchasing.