The Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s Women of Hope will host the annual “Wine on the River” fundraiser at the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater Saturday, August 25, at 7 p.m.

Hosted along the Congaree River, Wine on the River features wine tastings, craft beer, cuisine from Midlands restaurants and musical entertainment from Jim LeBlanc. The event benefits Lexington Medical Center Foundation programs and services.

Food sponsors are Alodia’s Cucina Italiana, Blue Marlin, Café Strudel, Capital City Club, Carolina Ale House, Carolina Café, Nick’s House of Pizza, Schooner’s Bar and Grill, Southern Way Catering, The Root Cellar, Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, and Urban Cookhouse.

Around 700 people attended the event last year and raised nearly $20,000.

Attendees can learn how to join Women of Hope which supports Lexington Medical Center Foundation initiatives benefitting women and children.

This year, Wine on the River proceeds will benefit the Campaign for Clarity, the Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s $3 million capital campaign to provide 3-D mammography across the hospital’s network of care. The technology helps with early detection of breast cancer.

LMC has treated more than 5,000 breast cancer survivors in the last 15 years.

Tickets for Wine on the River are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. To purchase tickets, call (803) 791-2540 or go to www.LMCFoundation.comand click on the Eventbrite link. Food, wine and beer tastings are included in the ticket price.