Beloved Pierce County market has a buyer. Here’s when it will reopen for the season
The reopening of Red Barn Market & Nursery has been delayed until April after the owner said Friday that he found buyers for the business — two months after he temporarily closed the market and listed it for sale.
According to a social media post on March 13 from the owner, Dennis Kupchenko, the business at 14407 94th Ave. E. near Puyallup will see new ownership in just a few weeks.
“After months of searching for the right people to carry on everything we’ve built together, I’ve found them. A family with the same passion, heart and dedication to the community that has made Red Barn so special,” Kupchenko wrote. “This isn’t just a business to them — it’s a dream. They are committed to keeping Red Barn a place where families gather, traditions grow, and community thrives.”
Kupchenko did not name the family in the post.
“With everything that has transpired since our last opening update, our opening will be delayed until mid-April,” Kupchenko wrote. “As we get closer, I’ll be sharing more about the new owners and our exact opening date. I promise — this season will be worth the wait!”
On March 5, The News Tribune reported that Kupchenko planned to reopen the market on March 20. At the time, Kupchenko said he was still looking for the right buyer.
Kupchenko listed the barn for sale on Jan. 1, a few weeks after he announced he would sell the business. In the post, he said that, while he was grateful for customers who allowed him to live “the American Dream,” he is now 27 and looking forward to the next chapter of his life.
In 2018, Kupchenko took over the store at just 19 years old.
“This isn’t an ending — it’s a huge win for everyone,” Kupchenko wrote on March 13. “Red Barn’s future is brighter than ever, and I can’t wait for you all to be part of it.”
