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Description
Join us for the 71st annual presentation of the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award! The event will begin at 6 p.m. inside of the Conference Center of A-B Tech to announce and celebrate the 2026 recipient of the award, followed by a reception to be held at the Smith-McDowell House (Home of the Asheville Museum of History) beginning at 7 p.m.
Advance reservation of tickets is recommended.
About the Thomas Wolfe Literary Award
Originated by the Louis Lipinsky family, the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award has been presented annually by the Western North Carolina Historical Association -- operating now as the Asheville Museum of History -- for printed works that focus special attention on Western North Carolina since 1955 when Wilma Dykeman won for The French Broad.
To see previous winners, click here.
Tickets: Free
Location: A-B Tech/Mission Health Conference Center, A-B Tech Campus (A-B Tech/Mission Health Conference Center 16 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville, NC 28801)
Date & Time
Wed, Dec 9, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue Details
A-B Tech Conference Center
16 Fernihurst DriveAsheville, North Carolina 28801
