Alberti Flea Circus

01/19/2021

Jim's obituary has been published online

James “Jim” Albert Hobbs passed away December 30, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health Center after a battle with dementia and COVID. Jim was born June 14, 1939 in Washington DC. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara. Jim was a beloved teacher, mentor, father, and grandfather. He is survive...

01/04/2021

Thanks to Brandon Owen for sharing this post with us!

The Sideshow and Freakshow Central with Sword Swallowers, Fire Breathers, Freaks, Sideshow Performers, and more.

12/31/2020

Thank you to the Hokie Bugfest for this beautiful tribute!

12/30/2020

Thank you to Louise Porter Martin for sharing these photos from her daughter's birthday party in 2008!

12/30/2020

The fleas are very sad to share with you that their boss, Mr. Jim Alberti, passed away this morning. The fleas are traveling from their vacation in Florida on a French Poodle to be at home with Jim's humans and dogs during this time.

04/25/2018

The fleas are sad to announce that their appearances at MerleFest this year have been cancelled.

Jim Alberti is having some health issues that led to this difficult decision. Please keep Jim and the fleas in your thoughts and keep checking back on our page for info on future appearances.

03/05/2018

The fleas are excited to announce that they will be returning to MerleFest this year! The festival dates are April 26th through 29th and the fleas will be performing shows throughout the day on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Show times will be announced at a later date. Please check the MerleFest page and website for the most up to date information!

10/19/2017

Due to a technological snafu, all the pictures and video we took at Hokie BugFest 2017 disappeared...if you were there and have pictures or videos of any of our shows, please message the page and let us know!

10/14/2017

The last show of Hokie Bug Fest is about to begin! Mr Alberti and the fleas would like to thank everyone who helped to make this year's festival a success!

10/14/2017

Thanks to all the Hokie bug fanatics who came to the first show of the day! The fleas are well rested and ready to see new smiling faces at the 2:30 show!

10/14/2017

Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Tech flea fans, come see us at Hokie BugFest 2017! Shows at 11:30 am, 2:30 pm, and 4:00 pm today!