‘Pretty exciting sport’ | Hawkinsville Harness Festival returns with horse racing, live music, and family fun
Hawkinsville has long been known for its roots in harness racing — a sport where drivers ride in a race bike pulled by a Standardbred horse wearing a harness.
HAWKINSVILLE, Ga. — The Hawkinsville Harness Festival returns this weekend, bringing horse racing, live music and family entertainment to Central Georgia.
The festival kicks off Friday with a full lineup of events, including harness racing, concerts, food and craft vendors, and a Wild West show.
Festival organizer Aaron Colley says Hawkinsville has long been known for its roots in harness racing — a sport where drivers ride in a race bike pulled by a Standardbred horse wearing a harness. Those horses can reach speeds of up to 35 mil...










