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, scav…