WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Gnomes, fairies, and woodland creatures took over the Cotton Exchange this weekend as downtown Wilmington hosted its first-ever Gnomies Fest, a celebration filled with creativity, family-friendly activities, and local businesses.
The event marked the two-year anniversary of “Gnome Nom Nom-Deli” and featured activities for all ages, including a best-dressed gnome contest, face painting, caricature drawings, mini golf, scavenger hunts, and local vendors.
Co-owner Rob Stange says the festival was created as a way to celebrate the business milestone while bringing together the Cotton Exchange merchants and the downtown Wilmington community…