The Riding Fool Hostel in Cumberland is celebrating five years in business this Saturday.

When asked to reflect on the years, owner Jeremy Grasby said, “We’ve learned a lot, had some great times and met some amazing people. We created a great facility here but it’s the guests who make it, they bring the energy and without that energy it’s just a building.

“It’s a lot of fun not just running a hostel but realizing your dreams.”

The hostel has had its successes along the way, most recently being voted as the “local pick” for Lonely Planet BC Edition and described as “one of the best hostels on Vancouver Island.”

In 2005, the Riding Fool was awarded the New Business of the Year Award by the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce and Business of the Year by the Cumberland Chamber.

During the years, Valley band Sixgun Buddha has been the soundtrack to the Riding Fool anniversaries, and this year is no different.

After a year-and-a-half hiatus, the local rockers are ready to start tearing it up again Saturday at the hostel’s anniversary celebration.

Joining them once again are local DJs Soulshock and Upsidedown Ninja. Nova Fire will perform.

Tickets are $15 in advance and are available at Tarbells Cafe, Sound Advice, Orbitz and at the door. Doors at 9 p.m., 19+ID. For more information, visit www.sixgunbuddha.com.

— Riding Fool Hostel