The Best Burn Photo & Video Contest 2025

Every year, the Cowboy Cauldron community brings the heat—literally—and 2025 was no exception.

Our annual Best Burn Photo & Video Contest is more than a showcase of great fire—it’s a celebration of what happens around it. From mountain vistas to backyard patios, quiet morning coffee to rowdy night cookouts, this year’s entries captured the essence of the Cauldron lifestyle: connection, craftsmanship, and a damn good fire.

We saw flames flicker under starry skies. We saw meals grilled to perfection. We saw kids, friends, and families gathered around what we’ve always believed a Cauldron should be: a functional sculpture and the centerpiece of outdoor life.

What We Loved

• Creative camera work and striking light

• Cauldrons in motion—at campsites, cabins, and rooftops

• Meals that made us hungry

• Flames that made us jealous

See the Highlights

Watch the full 2025 Best Burn recap video and explore the most unforgettable entries by visiting the Best Burn section on our site.

Enter Next Year

Think you’ve got a better burn? Be on the lookout for next year’s contest and be part of the Cowboy Cauldron tradition. 

2025 Winners

1st Place - Jeff Fenerty

2nd Place - John Stowe

3rd Place - Toni Gesler