The festival showcases the unique sport of harness racing, where Standardbred horses pull two-wheeled carts called sulkies, guided by skilled drivers.

Experience thrilling races, local vendors, and live music at Georgia's Hawkinsville Harness Festival this Saturday. Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere for $5. Skip Navigation ...

“In the late 1850s these races between drivers of horses pulling carts — known as sulkies — took place Sundays on Broad and Front streets. “Harness racing later moved to a piece of prairie ...

Third-generation harness racing starter Mike Woebkenberg works as a starter, starting gate system engineer and fabricator, as well as offering custom cart fabrication. Andrew Dolph The Times-Reporter ...