Hudson Valley Ideas Festival The Hudson Valley Ideas Festival is an annual gathering designed to inspire intellectual exploration and public dialogue in the greater Hudson Valley community. Set at the historic Rosendale Theater, the 2024 Festival brings together prominent figures in entrepreneurship, literature, public policy, and journalism to tackle society's most pressing issues. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with ideas that shape our future, network with fellow attendees, and participate in dialogue about the critical inflection point.