Kalapana Wednesday at Uncle Roberts!

[kapohololo]

"try park your car, he tax the streets, Uncle Roberts!"

[jackson]

So I'm starting to realize some of you will find anything to complain about or look for anything to take down. You must be pretty unhappy. The fake pidgin is old too.

[kalakoa]

Yes and no; I'm a big fan of Uncle Robert, the County ... not so much.

[microage97]

If they believe they need to make more money, charge the vendors more. They should encourage people to come, not scare them away.

[kapohololo]

bra wuts up? like tell me how to type pidgin. wut next u try show me how to wear slippahs???? keep showin ya true color!! keeeeeeep it up!

how u wanna try represent uncle n da same time u wanna play bully wit locals. SHAME!

[snorkle]

As I stated earlier, the parking fee is to encourage car pooling (and to possibly discourage crowds) They are plenty crowded already.

As far as the legality; I'm pretty sure the whole venue is considered "Kingdom of Hawaii" land. They manage their own affairs, and after some early bumps, are doing a pretty good job.

Don't confuse this event with the Maku'u Market on Sundays; They both provide their own unique service to the area, and Many people enjoy both.

[PahoaTommy]

I used to visit both of these markets each week, including the market in Hilo. Browsing local farmers markets is one of my favorite hobbies, as well as my wife's. I particularly loved the lava and the music at Uncle Roberts, as it added so much energy to the environment!

Unfortunately, Uncle Robert's has went downhill, as far as our opinion is concerned. The parking tickets for "protective services" did NOT go over well with my wife (a retired attorney), and it also erked me as predatorial. I have been an organic farmer for 30+ years, and it appalled me that they started charging for parking.

Another user asked if Uncle Roberts was a keiki-safe environment, and as a Father of 3 children, I would definitely say "at your own risk". I have frequently smelled drugs being smoked, and I have seen a few "altercations" that certainly wasn't PG-13. Although I have no quarrels with people that smoke Marijuana (my oldest son is a "stoner"), I certainly wouldn't want my kids around that scene. I have also heard rumors of meth and vandalism, but I generally go as EARLY as possible if and when I do still go, once in a blue moon. From the vile response from some of these users, it really saddens me to see it going downhill even further.

[kapohololo]

bump bump bump!

no place for keikis no way

[rainyjim]

Did anyone else read the article from Keola magazine that the OP linked?

I found this interesting:

"...two of Uncle Robert's grandsons started Kalapana Cultural Tours..."

I thought this was interesting due to all the violent and criminal stories recently portrayed here on this website regarding the "KCT".

It's a small island huh.

[anony_mouse]

quote:

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Originally posted by snorkle


As far as the legality; I'm pretty sure the whole venue is considered "Kingdom of Hawaii" land. They manage their own affairs, and after some early bumps, are doing a pretty good job.

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The words "legality" followed by "I'm pretty sure" sounds quite convincinng coming from someone that is acting in behalf of Uncle Roberts. Nobody, Hawaiian or otherwise, is above the law.

I personally respect Kahuna Robert, but his "Hanai" family that runs the whole charade is what turns people off from going there. I've personally been harassed by them, as well as many others. The thought of bringing a small child there, or any child at all, would not be a very wise idea either.

Maku'u Market has free parking, and it's 100% safe for families with kids. I personally go for the food carts (pad thai) and cheap avocados. I haven't been since coming back to the island this year, but it's on my must-do list. I notice the farmers market in Hilo is still doing well also, as well as the one in Na'alehu. One of the many pleasures of living on the Big Island.