Local

Grab your suit: Winner of Rafi look-alike contest in Phoenix will win $2,500

On June 25, Welcome to Arizona and Rafi Law Group are holding a Rafi look-alike contest in downtown Phoenix.

Rafi Law group billboard
Rafi Law Group is known for its prolific billboard advertising in the Phoenix area. (Facebook Photo/Rafi Law Group)

Last month, I covered a hot-dog eating contest at Sidewinder in my newsletter. I have possibly an even weirder event to share with you today.

On June 25, you may see lots of people in suits and neatly trimmed (or drawn-on) facial hair in downtown Phoenix.

That’s because Welcome to Arizona and Rafi Law Group are holding a Rafi look-alike contest.

Who is Rafi, you may ask? Look up while you’re driving on a Valley freeway and you’re likely to see his face. The accident attorney is known for his prolific billboard advertising, to the point that he has become a local meme.

The contest will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on the ninth floor of X Phoenix. The prizes are $2,500 for first place, $1,500 for second, and $1,000 for third.

I saw someone cosplaying as Rafi at Phoenix Fan Fusion and it brought me great joy. I hope they turn out to the contest and make some money!

 

MORE: Phoenix arts hero Robbie Pfeffer graces the ‘America’s Got Talent’ stage

Keep The Copper Courier free for everyone

If you found this story useful, would you consider supporting The Copper Courier?

Every day, our team works to provide Arizonans with free, fact-based reporting about the issues, policies, and decisions shaping life across the state. We believe everyone deserves access to trustworthy local news—not just those who can afford a subscription.

That's why you'll never hit a paywall here (though we may ask you to sign up for our newsletter). But keeping our journalism free depends on readers who believe informed communities are worth investing in.

If our reporting has helped you better understand what's happening in Arizona, please consider making a donation today. Every contribution helps us continue reporting, informing, and serving communities across the state.

Jessica Swarner
Jessica Swarner Newsletter Editor
Support our team