Leaves and lube join in Jordan

It takes a special kind of event to send people up a greased pole. But there is more to Jordan's annual Fall Festival than the now-famous race at the end of the weekend.

While the greased pole climb is the festival's biggest draw, the 62-year-old event uses the entire weekend to show off the history and character of central New York while raising money for local charities.

“It really is a representation of how a community can come together and pull off this fundraiser,” said Maureen Doyle, co-chair of the festival committee. “It really shows a huge effort from across the community.”